The ankle-brachial index test is a quick way for a podiatrist to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a painful condition that develops due to a narrowing of your arteries. This is quite common for people over 55 years of age, occurring in...
Peripheral neuropathy is the medical term used for nerve damage to the peripheral nervous system. This system is comprised of all the nerves in your body except the brain and the spinal cord, which are referred to as the central nervous system. Peripheral neuropathy has various...
Our feet serve as the foundation for our bodies. Just like a building, an imperfect foundation for the body can adversely affect the rest of the structure or the rest of the body too. One of the most common foot complaints resulting from a strained foot...
In a general sense, poor circulation is why our fingers and toes are the first things that get cold when we go outside in winter. Our extremities – meaning body parts that are farthest away from the heart – are the first to get cold...
Orthotics are recommended for daily use and are specific to each individual. The orthotics may start to wear out with time and your feet change too. Just like you change your eyeglasses with changes in sight, you need to change your orthotics with changes in...
A new study published by doctors at Boston PainCare in Waltham, Massachusetts, supports the concept that spinal cord nerve stimulation can reduce pain in the lower extremities, which means the legs and feet. The study focused on chronic back pain, which often includes pain in the...
Pigeon toe, also known as intoeing, is described as a condition where the toes turn in when one is walking or running. It is more common in children than in adults, and most children grow out of it before hitting the teenage years. However, in...
A plantar fibroma is a nodule that grows on the bottom of the foot. It is a benign condition that typically occurs in the 20s through 60s. It is usually slow growing and measures less than 1 cm. When there are numerous, invasive, rapid-growing and...
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common diseases in the world, and the diabetic foot is considered as one of the most significant complications of diabetes, with an overall risk of developing a foot ulcer in diabetics being close to 25%. It causes severe...
Athletes and active individuals are vulnerable to leg and foot injuries. This is because sports activities require strenuous physical movements, like walking, running or jumping. It’s important to know the nature of your foot injury and what you need to do to have it treated. Foot sports...