Ankle sprains are an injury to the ankle by a sudden twist or turn resulting in an injury to the ligaments of the ankle. Ankle sprains can be a minor tear or over-stretching of a single ankle ligament, to a fracture of one or multiple bones in the leg, foot, or ankle....
A bunion is a bump on the side of your foot just beneath the big toe. Bunions are genetic in nature, so chances are your mother or your grandmother had one too. Sometimes bunions can become painful, and this can often be due to tight fitting shoes or trauma. When...
Flat feet occur when the tendons and ligaments that helps to support the foot have weakened to the point that they can no longer support the foot. This results in abnormal pressures and forces on many structures of the feet and body. When your feet are flat, they are...
Hammertoes are a contracture of the smaller toes of the feet. As the condition progresses, the toes start to develop pressure points on the tops of the joints. These areas of pressure sometimes develop corns or calluses from all the rubbing or friction. Hammertoes are...
It is important for a diabetic to see a podiatrist because diabetics are at risk for vascular and neurological complications related to the foot. Vascular problems are changes in the circulation. Diabetics are particularly prone to peripheral vascular disease –...
If you’re feeling a sharp pain in the heel of your foot, especially first step out of bed in the morning, chances are you’re suffering with a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the ligament that goes into the heel of your foot. This...