Your feet serve as the foundation of the building that is your body. If you suffer from an injury or condition that affects your feet, your posture could be adversely affected. Poor posture can cause additional stresses on the feet, knees and lower back. Postural Conditions treated by the Foot and Ankle Clinic At the […]
Having one of your legs is a bit longer than the other is very common and can lead secondary complications and pain in areas such as the lower back, hip and neck. At the same time this can also lead to poor posture and balance which can leads to other degenerative joint problems, stress fractures, […]
An overlapping toe condition occurs when one of your toes, usually the big toe or pinky toe, extends over the adjacent toe. A similar condition, called an underlapping toe, develops when your toe extends under the adjacent toe. Any problems that cause pain or discomfort in the toes should be given prompt attention. Ignoring the […]
Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself. […]
Intoeing is when the feet turn inwards when walking. It is common in childhood and is usually outgrown. With intoeing, children might be prone to tripping, or look awkward when walking or running. There are three common causes of intoeing: 1) Metatarsus Adductus: also known as Metatarsus Varus, is a common foot deformity noted at birth that […]
What is knock knee? Knock Knee, also known as Genu Valgum, is a condition in which the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened. Individuals with severe valgus deformities are typically unable to touch their feet together while simultaneously straightening the legs. Who suffers from knock knee? Many young children have knock knees, […]
What are Flat Feet? Flat feet (also called Pes Planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Having flat feet, or ‘fallen arches’, means that your feet have low or no arches and press almost completely flat against the ground. […]
Do you suffer from High Arched Feet – Pes Cavus? If you have feet with a high arch or instep while standing, you have foot condition called Pes Cavus, also known as high arched feet. The arch, or instep, runs from the toes to the heel on the bottom of your foot. Pes Cavus is the […]
What’s the difference between Pigeon Toe and Duck Feet? Babies regularly have their feet, legs and hips checked by their doctor in hospital, or at maternal and child-health nurse visits. As children grow, parents are often concerned about their feet pointing inwards when they walk (also called in-toe or pigeon-toed walking) or outwards (also called […]
What are Bow Legs? Bowlegs is a condition in which your legs appear bowed-out, meaning your knees stay wide apart even when your ankles are together. Bowlegs can sometimes be a sign of an underlying disease, such as Blount’s disease or rickets, and in the long term can lead to arthritis in the knees and […]
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