Category: Leg and Foot Conditions
Heel pads on the soles of your feet function as shock-absorbing cushions for the heels. They consist of a thick layer of fatty tissue. Thinning of heel pads due to degenerative changes makes them lose their elasticity and shock-absorbing capacity, which is known as Heel Pad Syndrome. It is also known as Fat Pad Atrophy and is one of … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Heel Pad Syndrome
Veins carry blood to the heart and have one-way valves that prevent backflow of the blood. When the valves of the veins weaken or are damaged, the blood collects in the veins. Blood pooling in the veins makes them enlarged, swollen, and twisted, known as Varicose Veins. It commonly occurs in the legs and feet. … Continue reading 8 Exercises for Varicose Veins
A meniscus injury is the most common knee injury. Menisci are cushioning structures that line the knee joint and allow frictionless knee movement. Each of your knees has two menisci. They are semi-circular in shape and act as shock absorbers of the knee joint. A meniscus tear occurs commonly in sports that require frequent twisting … Continue reading 6 Tips To Prevent Arthritis After Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral neuropathy is the damage to one or more of the peripheral nerves. It results in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and pain in the area supplied by the nerve. The normal functioning of the nerve disrupts. The peripheral nerves send sensory and motor signals to the central nervous system to work. When only one peripheral … Continue reading 10 Exercises For Peripheral Neuropathy In Feet
The Knee joint is an important joint that helps with walking, running, jumping, skipping, sitting, and climbing stairs. It has a crucial function in body weight-bearing. The inner knee, also known as the medial knee, is the inside part of the knee. In other words, it is the part of the knee close to your … Continue reading 6 Causes of Inner Knee Pain
Big Toe joint or 1st Metatarsophalangeal(MTP) joint connects 1st or great toe to the forefoot. It has a crucial role in walking. It helps in foot propulsion. During walking, the big toe joint extends while shifting weight from one foot to another. With pain in the big toe joint, this movement is affected, and it … Continue reading 5 Exercises For Big Toe Joint Pain
Sever's disease is a condition that causes heel pain in the adolescent age group. It occurs due to overuse; or imbalance between the growth of the heel and the muscles and tendons attached to the heel, the former being fast. As a result, the muscles and tendons (Achilles) overstretch, creating a pull on the growth … Continue reading 10 Facts About Sever’s Disease
Diabetic foot is a chronic and dreaded complication of diabetes mellitus. It occurs secondary to peripheral neuropathy in diabetes or peripheral artery disease. It results in foot infection and ulcers.When peripheral neuropathy occurs, it leads to loss of sensation in the foot. As a result, any micro-trauma can lead to cuts and soreness as the … Continue reading 9 Facts About Diabetic Foot
The foot is a complex weight-bearing structure. It is composed of 26 bones and many muscles. Several ligaments support the foot. Foot pain is quite prevalent and is experienced by many. It can result from various causes. Some of the most common causes of foot pain are- 1. Injuries to the foot include- Fracture of … Continue reading 12 Causes Of Foot Pain
The Cuboid bone is on the lateral side of the foot. Along with the calcaneum(heel bone), it significantly helps with foot mobility. In Cuboid syndrome, the cuboid bone shifts from its original position or is out of alignment. It leads to pain on the lateral side of the foot and difficulty in standing and walking.Cuboid … Continue reading 8 Facts About Cuboid Syndrome
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