Runners are familiar with the pain and discomfort caused due to a running injury. It is recommended that you warm up adequately routine before beginning a run to prevent any running injuries. Strengthening your legs will reduce the likelihood of a running injury. This can...
Diabetes can cause several painful foot conditions to develop, including diabetic foot ulcers. This often happens when wounds on the feet do not able to heal properly and develop infections. Left untreated, ulcers may even lead to gangrene, and possible amputation! Many diabetic patients also suffer...
Osteomyelitis (OM) refers to the inflammation or infection of the bone and bone marrow. It is a common complication of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and is associated with high morbidity as it may lead to leg amputation if poorly managed. The risk for amputation in...
Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) refers to compression of the posterior tibial nerve within the tarsal canal. At the level of the ankle, the posterior tibial nerve passes through a fibro-osseous canal and divides into the medial and lateral plantar nerves. TTS has been used loosely...
A plantar fibroma is a benign nodule that grows on the bottom of the foot as a single mass or in a cluster. They commonly occur between the 20s and 60s. They are usually slow-growing and very small in size (subcentimeter). However, there is a...
You may experience heel pain when you place weight on the affected heel. It may begin as mild pain and become intense over time. There are several factors that can cause heel pain. You need to seek the help of a foot doctor or podiatrist...
You may have heard that some people run barefoot on trails and even sidewalks. Many people see “barefoot” running as going back to the way our bodies were meant to run and expect fewer injuries and performing better as they run barefoot. Do you think barefoot...
Seniors often forget to care for their feet despite experiencing foot problems due to aging processes. As we age, the nails and skin tend to become dry and brittle, due to loss of cushioning in the feet. The feet may feel better with properly fitting...
When the side of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, it is referred to as an ingrown toenail. Common symptoms include redness, pain, swelling, and tenderness. Left untreated, severe pain and discomfort may result due to an infection. Ingrown toenails can be seen in patients...
Children also experience foot and leg problems like adults. Here is a look at some common conditions. Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease Many growing children, especially boys between the ages of 10 and 15, suffer from knee pain due to Osgood-Schlatter’s disease – an overuse injury that affects the patellar...