N is for a Night Splint. These are used to stretch the calf muscles during the night. Night splints are a commonly recommended treatment option for plantar fasciitis, a condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. They are designed to stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon while you sleep, […]
The Fasciitis Fighter is a commercially made device designed to help with loading and strengthening exercises for heel pain or plantar fasciitis. The device is based on the technique of performing calf muscle raises with a towel that is rolled up under the toes. As rolling up a towel can be inconvenient to do when […]
The Budin Toe Splint is used to help align toes, overlapping toes, flexible hammer toes and claw toes. They can also be used for issues withe the plantar plate. The Budin toe splint was named after Dr Harry A. Budin who was a podiatrist and Head of the Department of Orthodigita at what was the […]
Policemans heel is a plantar calcaneal bursitis. It is probably NOT as most sources claim is a plantar fasciitis. In the past the police officer used to spend a lot of time on their feet walking the beat. This obviously is going to lead to a number of foot problems. Heel pain was common. The […]
Lateral wedge insoles or inserts are used to help with the symptoms of peroneal tendonitis, chronic ankle instability and medial knee osteoarthritis. Lateral wedge insoles are orthopedic devices designed to be placed inside footwear to address specific biomechanical issues related to the lower extremities, particularly the knee joint. These insoles are thicker on the lateral […]
Slides are a type of causal footwear. They are called slides as they are easy to slide the foot in and out of. They are typically made to have a single strap that goes over the top of the foot. Slide sandals are a type of open-toe footwear characterized by a simple design featuring a […]
Interdigital maceration is the accumulation of perspiration that causes the skin between the toes to go white. Interdigital maceration is a very common skin disorder observed as the softening and breakdown of skin amongst the toes, usually bringing about irritation in addition to greater susceptibility to infections. This disorder is frequently associated with dampness build […]
Lace bite is the term that ice skaters and ice hockey players use to describe the tibialis anterior tendinopathy that occurs from compression of the laces at the front of the ankle. Lace bite is a condition that commonly affects hockey players and figure skaters, although it can occur in other sports and activities as […]
Zinc oxide tapes are made from a cotton and/or polyester and they have a zinc oxide adhesive. They can adhere directly to the skin as well as to other surfaces. Zinc oxide adhesive tape is a type of medical tape that is commonly used in healthcare settings and first aid applications. It is known for […]
Poliomyelitis (polio), is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliomyelitis, often referred to as polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus, which is a member of the enterovirus family. Polio has historically been a significant global health concern, leading to paralysis and, […]
