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clubfoot

Clubfoot

What is Club Foot? Learn more about this condition   Clubfoot is a deformity that makes a baby’s foot abnormally pointed and twisted. It doesn’t hurt the baby and can be corrected with treatment by a specialist. This condition can affect one or both feet. This is due to the tendons that connect a baby’s

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Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia

What is Metatarsalgia? Learn more about this condition   Metatarsalgia is an overuse condition in which the ball of the foot becomes painful and inflamed. It is a broad term used to describe pain or discomfort in the forefoot.  The term originates from the medical terms metatarsals (long bones of the foot) and algos (the Greek word meaning pain). The metatarsal

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hallux limitus

Hallux Limitus

Learn more about Hallux Limitus   Hallux limitus refers to a condition where your big toe joint (first MTP joint) lost its range of motion. This condition can be troubling and painful as we use our big toe joint whenever we walk, stoop down, climb up or even stand. Since hallux limitus is a progressive

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primus metatarsus elevatus

Metatarsus Primus Elevatus

What is Metatarsus Primus Elevatus? Learn more about this condition   Metatarsus primus elevatus is a clinical diagnosis in which the first metatarsal is dorsally deviated in the sagittal plane in relation to the lesser metatarsals. The most common sequela of a metatarsus primus elevatus is hallux limitus or rigidus, which has been described as

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primus metatarsus adductus

Metatarsus Primus Adductus

What is Metatarsus Primus Adductus? Learn more about this condition   Metatarsus Primus adductus is the most common paediatric condition which affects children’s feet. It is characterized by feet which curve inwards, resembling the shape of a kidney bean. The large toe points inwards and the child may trip more than other children when walking

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football boots

Football Boots

Finding the Perfect Football Boot for Your Feet   Football ⚽️ WELL DONE LIONESSES 🦁 is probably the one truly global sport and is also practised at the amateur level on a variety of surfaces and conditions. The football boot can have a significant effect on your performance – choose the wrong boot and you

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walking boots

Walking Boots

Best Walking Boots for your feet   Comfortable and well-fitting walking boots or shoes are always worth the investment. The best walking boots offer essential comfort and support, while helping to prevent any accidents or injuries. Ill-fitting and non-supportive footwear can make for a miserable time out in your walk causing foot issues like blisters.

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Onychomadesis

Onychomadesis

What is Onychomadesis? Learn more about this condition   Onychomadesis is the complete shedding of the nail plate from the nail bed due to severe toxicity to the nail matrix. It is the periodic shedding of toenail, in whole or part. This condition can make toenails sensitive. However, toenails will recover and regrow. It can

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pfeiffer syndrome

Pfeiffer Syndrome

What is Pfeiffer Syndrome? Learn more about this condition   Pfeiffer syndrome is a complex genetic disorder in which certain bones in the skull fuse (join together) early in their development. This prevents the skull from growing normally, affecting the shape of the head and face and sometimes causing increased pressure around the brain. It

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