Symptoms
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Exceptionally painful in the morning or after long periods of rest, Plantar fasciitis is caused by over stretching, over working or even rupturing of the Plantar fascia - a fibrous muscle that...
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Inner Bunions
The degree of pain associated with a bunion varies from patient to patient. In mild cases there will be moderate discomfort and a slight turning in of the hallux vagus, or great toe. A bursa or...
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Outer Bunions (Tailors Bunion)
Tailor's bunions are prominent metatarsals at the base of the small toe. Generally hereditary, they can be aggravated by ill-fitting footwear and are more likely to affect females who wear...
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Achilles Pain (Achilles Tendonitis)
A painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Common in athletes since the forces generated during sports activities far exceed the normal stress put on this tendon.
In addition to...
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Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia)
A burning sensation or pain directly under one or more metatarsal heads. Another classic symptom is when clients complain that it feels like there is a pebble in their shoe. Normally the...
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Pain Between Toes (Mortons Neuroma)
A localised and painful entrapment of nerve tissue at the ball of the foot, generally causing pain, tingling and/or numbness in the adjacent toes. Most frequently occurs between the 3rd and 4th...
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Sore Shins (Shin Splints)
A common and generally painful condition from over-stress and over use that is normally felt along the inside of the leg bone. More frequently occurs in flat footed persons.
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High Arches (Pes Cavus)
A high Arch usually causes general fatigue and discomfort. Callouses and other callosities under the metatarsal heads is also common.
The arch needs to be supported to reduce the strain...
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Corns
A corn or callus is an area of hard, thickened skin on the foot that is formed in response to pressure or friction. They are part of the body's defence system to protect the underlying...
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Inward Rolling Feet (Pronation)
Although pronation is a normal part of the gait cycle, an excess can result. Upon visual examination, it can be noted that that the foot abnormally rolls in and causes the longitudinal arch to...
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Foot Odour
Foot odour is a common problem, caused by excessive perspiration and the growth of bacteria on the feet. Even the most fastidiously clean people can suffer from foot odour. There is a range of...
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Leg Length Discrepancy
Neck, back hip and/or leg pain may be the result of a leg length discrepancy.
For leg length discrepancies under 12mm, you can make the adjustment to the inside of most shoes with a heel...
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Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with...
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