Sever’s Disease and Sports
Sever’s Disease and SportsSever’s disease is an affliction of the foot that can threaten your child’s health, so it is important to be fully aware of what this condition is. Primarily affecting children, Sever’s disease occurs when excessive strain is placed on the...
Ganglion Cysts Can Sometimes Cause Ankle Pain
Ganglion Cysts Can Sometimes Cause Ankle PainFluid-filled ganglion cysts are benign masses that can develop in tissue surrounding a tendon as well as in other locations. Ganglion cysts in the feet can occur on top of the foot or in the ankle and are sometimes visible...
What Are Ankle-Foot-Orthoses?
What Are Ankle-Foot-Orthoses?Ankle-foot-orthoses (AFO) are supportive devices, or braces, that help a person with lower limb, ankle, or foot disability. AFOs function mainly to prevent deformity, increase mobility, reduce pain, and protect and support a healing...
Causes and Symptoms of Turf Toe
Causes and Symptoms of Turf ToeTurf toe is an injury that occurs when the big toe is bent past 90 degrees and the heel is high off the ground. Imagine a runner or football player in the starting position. Pushing off forcefully can cause the joint to extend beyond its...
Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet?
Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet?Suffering from this type of pain? You may have the foot condition known as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma may develop as a result of ill-fitting footwear and existing foot deformities. We can help. The...Join The Community Forum
