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Achilles Tendon Rupture 9 Dec 2012 | 09:11 am
An Achilles tendon rupture is obvious when it happens. What is not so obvious is the treatment that is needed. There is a lot of different opinions and the research is evenly divided between conservat...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome 9 Dec 2012 | 08:13 am
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in runners is very common. The cause of this is multifactorial and due to both proximal and distal factors. The distal factors are abnormal function of the foot causing ma...
Ankylosing Spondylitis 9 Dec 2012 | 04:19 am
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a problem that primarily affects the spine and low back. It also affects the joint and is relevant to podiatry for two reasons. As it affects the spine, there is reduced abil...
Barefoot Running Shoes 7 Dec 2012 | 08:58 am
‘Barefoot’ running shoes are shoes that are designed to mimic the action of running barefoot by providing no support or no cushioning and no heel raise. The aim of the use of barefoot running shoes is...
Toe Walking 15 Nov 2012 | 08:31 am
Toe walking in a child may be an insignificant finding that they are over a short period of time or it may be an indicator of a more serious underlying neurological or developmental problem that needs...
Plantar Fasciitis 19 Oct 2012 | 08:18 am
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain in the heel. It is due to a strain and degeneration of the plantar fascia that is usually most painful where it inserts into the heel bone. A charact...
Growing Pains 13 Oct 2012 | 11:14 am
Growing pains are a relatively benign pain that occurs at night in children. It can be distressing and wake the child from sleep. Mostly all that is needed is reassurance as they are self-limiting. Ev...
Coin Collecting 7 Oct 2012 | 11:36 am
Coin collecting is a very popular and rewarding hobby, as well as part of an investment portfolio. References: http://www.shopping-emporium.net/collectibles/coin-collecting/ http://www.coincollection1...
Hallux Rigidus 8 Sep 2012 | 07:06 am
Hallux rigidus is a condition of a rigid big toe joint and is commonly associated with osteoarthrtis. Not only is the joint often painful, it also alters the gait and can affect body segments distant ...
Laser Therapy for Fungal Nails 6 Sep 2012 | 04:49 pm
Onychomycosis is a common problem of the toenails and the treatment for it is often less than satisfactory and the recurrence rate can be high. A lot of recent attention has been given to teh use of l...
