Pitted keratolysis is a relatively uncommon and frequently misinterpreted dermatological condition which predominantly impacts the bottoms with the feet. Whilst it may not be a well-known condition, understanding pitted keratolysis just what it really is important for those who are seeking getting rid of its symptoms. Pitted keratolysis ordinarily shows up as little, shallow pits […]
There are lots of causes to get pain within the ball of the feet. A more uncommon cause is a disorder known as Freiberg’s disease or infarction. This is a condition where the end of a metatarsal bone that is at the base of the toes within the front foot results in being weaker and […]
Stress fractures are a pretty prevalent overuse injury in athletes, especially where there is a substantial amount of repetitive motions such as running. In runners practically any bone can get a stress fracture. A stress fracture is minuscule fractures which happen in the bone as the result of a lot of recurring loading. Bone tissue […]
There are pitfalls with exercising in the cold temperatures, even though it could be an invigorating outing. Cold temperatures harm may happen in certain of the extreme sports activities, but not necessarily in running, however it comes with its hazards. Safeguards really need to be used and you need to be aware about the signs […]
The most frequent explanation for pain in the heel in runners is plantar fasciitis, but around a quarter of cases of recurring painful heels may be a nerve that is trapped known as Baxter’s neuritis. These two problems often get mixed up and can result in a poorer final result when the diagnosis isn’t made […]
The plantar plate is a strong ligament that is a thickening of the joint capsule that surround the metatasophalangeal joints in the ball of the foot. A strain or even a partial tear of that ligament is a reasonable common problem. The pain is typically under the metatarsophalangeal joint and also just distal to the […]
An abductory twist is a common finding during a gait analysis and can be due to a number of different things and is commonly associated with ‘overpronation‘. It is a sudden abduction of whip of the heel medially or in the direction of abduction just as the heel comes of the ground. This video shows […]
Toning or unstable shoes are a group of shoes that are supposed to increase the ‘tone up’ when walking or exercising in them. Due to the design of the shoe the muscles are working harder to overcome the unstable design. They also alter the gait and posture when wearing them as well. The marketing hype […]
The pes cavus or high arched foot is sometimes difficult to manage. It comes in several different forms. It may just be a high arched foot or no real consequence or it could be associated with supination at the ankle joint which can have more consequences. Often the two biggest problems with pes cavus is […]
Pose running is one of those many different running technique that are being widely promoted in the running community. The technique uses more of a forefoot strike, a shorter stride length and a more forward lean at the ankle rather than the waist. Many claims get made for it such as reduced injury rates, but […]