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Custom vs. Over-the-Counter Orthotics

The feet are an incredibly complex part of the body. The way you stand, walk, and run has a direct impact on the body. Foot discomfort and pain cause people to change their posture, adding stress to other body parts, like the ankles, knees, hips, and lower back, potentially causing joint problems or exacerbating existing …

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I Feel Like I am Stepping on a Pebble Inside My Shoe

The tale of the phantom pebble. There might really be an object in your shoe, especially if there are kids in the house, but this is not about that. It’s where you’re plagued by an uncomfortable sensation in the forefoot, and it can happen to people from all walks of life, pun intended.  Sometimes, it’s …

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Toenail trauma

Toenail Trauma: Should You Seek Treatment?

Toenail Trauma: Subungual Hematoma The injury of your nail comes in many shapes and forms, especially the painful injuries resulting from the compression of your nail, so much so that blood now pools visibly beneath your nail. This is what is known as subungual hematoma.Well, now you know the cause. In toenails, this is common …

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Sesamoiditis - How to identify a sesamoid injury

Sesamoiditis – How to Identify a Sesamoid Injury

Sesamoid injuries in the foot Sesamoids are bones that grow within the tendons. This phenomenon occurs commonly in the hands and feet, but a commonly known sesamoid bone is the kneecap, or patella. The inflammation of the tendons is called sesamoiditis, and it happens at the ball of the foot. Inflammation extends from the tendons …

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Things You Need to Know About Your IT Band, How to Treat IT Band Syndrome, and Foam Rolling

Things You Need to Know About Your IT Band, How to Treat IT Band Syndrome, and Foam Rolling

The purpose of Iliotiblial (IT) band foam rolling is to help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, or even inflammation of the foot.

Common Toenail Problems and Home Remedies

Common Toenail Problems and Home Remedies

Toenail got you feeling down? It turns out that there are a variety of toenail problems. Let’s dive into the common ones which you may be able to identify with.

Hallux Limitus - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Hallux Limitus: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Hallux limitus is defined as the sore and painful condition affecting the joint connecting your big toe to your feet, known as the hallux.

Gait disorders, abnormal gait, gait causes and treatment

Gait Disorders, Abnormal Gait, Gait Causes and Treatment

An abnormal walking gait is defined by the unusual stride of a person due to abnormalities in the feet. The word “gait” refers to how a person walks.

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