Foot Info: Information on Common Foot Problems A to Z list on foot care & foot problems:
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Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and is characterized by sharp pain in the heel at the first step in the morning.
Bunions A bunion is a structural change in the foot, resulting in a bone deformity at the great toe joint. The medical term for bunion is hallux abducto valgus.
Tendonitis/tendinosis Tendonitis
is microscopic tears in the tendon due to overuse, resulting in inflammation and pain and potentially degeneration and dysfunction of the tendon.
Ball of Foot Pain Metatarsalgia, 2nd metatarsal overload syndrome, sesamoiditis and neuromas are all common problems in the ball of the foot.
Cause of Common Foot Problems Most foot problems are caused by faulty mechanics in the foot and related to overpronation and tight calf muscles.
Athletes's Foot
Foot fungus is characterized by peeling, scaling, redness and itching on the bottom of the foot and in between the toes.
Toenail Fungus Toenail fungus is characterized by thick, yellow and brown discolored toenails. The medical term for toenail fungus is onychomycosis.
Neuromas A neuroma is an inflamed nerve in the ball of the foot which causes sharp pain that can radiate to the toes.
Corns and Calluses Both corns and calluses
are a build up of dead tissue by the body in response to
pressure and friction.
Warts A wart is a growth caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). The medical name for wart is verrucae.
Hammertoes Hammertoes are crooked toes that
develop gradually over time as a result of tendon imbalance.
Flatfeet The characteristic sign of a flatfoot is the low arch. Sometimes the arch may touch the floor. The heel turns out and the ankle turns in when seen from the back.
Ingrown Toenails An ingrown nail is a curved nail which presses on the surrounding skin causes redness, pain and inflammation.
Arthritis Arthritis is the inflammation and swelling of the tissues surrounding the joint with the associated deterioration of the cartilage.
Stress Fractures A stress fracture is an incomplete break of the bone and are generally a result of repetitive stress, not trauma.
Ankle Sprains An ankle sprain is the tearing of the ligaments in the ankle, most commonly on the outside of the ankle - called an inversion ankle sprain.
Shin Splints "Shin splints" is a general term used to describe pain on the shin bone. The most common cause for this type of pain is inflammation of the sheath surrounding the shin bone (the tibia).
Shoes Shoes should be rigid through the midsole and flexible at the toes. Tips for choosing the right shoe.
Foot Care Tips General foot care recommendations for maintaining healthy feet.
Diabetic Foot Care Diabetics have many foot problems, including problems with circulation, neuropathy, ulcerations and amputations.
Foot Anatomy The foot is a complex structure of 28 bones (26 main bones and two small bones under the big toe), over 100 ligaments, multiple muscles and tendons which all work together to hold the weight of the entire body and help propel the human body.
Biomechanics Images and explanations on foot terminology: medial, lateral, anterior, posterior, distal, proximal, dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, abduction, adduction, inversion, eversion, supination and pronation.
Foot Problems in Runners Runners have a range of foot problems, including plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, foot and toenail fungus, stress fractures, ankle sprains and black toenails.
Foot Care Tips for Hikers
Tips for treatments and prevention of blisters, ankle sprains, corns and calluses and recommendations for choosing the correct hiking boot.
Pictures of feet Diagrams of foot anatomy, images of feet, pictures of foot problems, illustrations of the foot and ankle.
Medical Dictionary Definitions and descriptions of common terms and conditions relating to the foot and ankle.
Toenail fungus, ulcer, wart and callus image copyright Data Trace Publishing Co.
Anatomy image in "pictures of feet" copyright Primal Pictures.
