Ingrown toenails occur when the nail grows into its surrounding skin, which is commonly seen in the big toenail but can occur on any toenail. It is crucial to have ingrown nails treated as soon as possible, untreated ingrown nails can lead to severe infections. Causes: Improper trimming of the nails. Trauma or blunt force injury. Ingrown toenails may be inherited. Improper or tight fitting shoes Nail pathology; abnormal nail conditions such as onychomycosis (fungal
{Read More...}A neuroma is a condition that usually begins when a nerve is compressed this may then leads to thickening of the nerve. The most common neuroma in the foot is called a “Morton’s neuroma”, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. Causes: Neuromas are most often caused by tight fitting shoes or a particular foot type. Symptoms: Cramping, burning and numbness. Individuals may also feel as if there is something in inside the ball
{Read More...}Peripheral neuropathy is a very serious progressive disease that can be either inherent or secondary causing loss of sensation to the feet. There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, with diabetes being the most common cause. Peripheral neuropathy is a very serious disease which can lead to limb threatening complications if left untreated. Causes: Peripheral neuropathy is often a secondary complication of diabetes in which the nerves become swollen and inflamed causing nerve damage due
{Read More...}The tarsal tunnel which occurs in the foot is similar to carpal tunnel in the wrist. The tarsal tunnel is a narrow tunnel that runs along the inside of the ankle. There are tendons, nerves, arteries and veins that run along this tunnel. The tunnel is protected and supported by a thick ligament called the flexor retinaculum. The nerve that courses along the tunnel is called the posterior tibial nerve, this nerve when irritated can
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Does your work involve standing on your feet all day long? Whether you’re a waiter in a busy restaurant, a hairdresser in a salon, or a teacher, taking care of tired feet is an effort that cant be ignored. When feet dont have the support in shoes – legs, knees, and ankles suffer due to not ‘standing’ properly. What Can You Do To Reduce Standing-Related Injuries? There are ways you can minimize the problems related
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But the question is, how clean are the swimming pools? Summer is everyone’s favorite season to enjoy some ice cream and wear flip-flops to show off those good-looking toes. Others are heading to their favorite beach or the nearest local swimming pool to take a dip. Studies show that swimming pools can carry fungal or bacterial infections since a lot of people visit pools. Foot fungus and bacterial infections are microorganisms that are most widespread
{Read More...}The Achilles Tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It crosses three joints: the knee, the ankle, and the subtalar joint. Cause: The forces that occur during running and jumping can be up to 10 times your body weight, these forces are increased with not only the activities we do but how our foot and ankle is able to adapt to the forces. These extreme forces can cause a partial tear
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Determine the kind of running you do and your where you will most likely run. The surfaces on where you run will also determine what time of shoe you will need for good support for running. Also the shoe should give you the best performance. Try out shoes to discover the one that fits ideal Generally, a pair of running shoes ought to last between 400 to 500 miles of running (3 or 4 months
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