The Earth Shoes became popular in the USA during the counter culture movement in the 70’s. The featured a negative heel sole where the forefoot was thicker than the heel. It was claimed to have positive effects for the posture. Earth shoes were a type of footwear that gained popularity in the 1970s. They were […]
True to size is a terms used in the footwear industry to indicate if a particular shoe runs ‘true to size’ and is sized based on industry standards. Some brands or models run smaller or larger than true to size. When a shoe is described as “true to size,” it means that the shoe’s sizing […]
A foot file is a self management tool that you can use to help treat cracked heels. A foot file can be used to help with cracked skin on the heel. A foot file, also known as a pumice stone or callus remover, is a tool designed to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin from […]
The ‘too many toes‘ sign is when there are more than a few toes showing up laterally when standing and looking from behind. This generally means that the foot is more abducted or the forefoot is abducted on the rearfoot. The “Too many toes” sign, also known as the “Abductory twist” or “Abductory sign,” is […]
Post-static dyskinesia is that pain (ie dyskinesia) you get under the heel that is worse after rest (ie post-static), especially when getting out of bed in the morning after a nights rest. The most common reason for this is plantar fasciitis. First step pain in the morning refers to the characteristic symptom of plantar fasciitis […]
Duct tape has been touted as a treatment for warts or verrucae. There is some evidence that it works. Duct tape, a strong and adhesive tape, is primarily known for its use in various non-medical applications such as household repairs and construction. However, there have been some anecdotal reports and unconventional uses of duct tape […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a miserable progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to atrophy with the death of neurons. It is the most common cause of dementia and is characterized by a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects the individuals ability to function independently. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder […]
Erythromelalgia is a distressing and difficult to manage condition that affects the hands and feet and is characterized by intermittent attacks with the triad of symptoms of redness, warmth and burning pain that can last from minutes to days. It needs to be differentiated from chilblains and burning feet syndrome Erythromelalgia is a rare condition […]
Grierson Gopalan Syndrome was originally described by Grierson in 1829 and Gopalan in 1946 and is a term that is now used as a synonym for burning feet. Burning feet, also known as neuropathy or paresthesia, refers to a sensation of heat, tingling, or burning in the feet. It can occur in one or both […]
There are a lot of painful conditions of the toenails and onychophosis is probably the most common. It is the development of a callus in the nail groove due to pressure from the nail plate in the sulcus. Onychophosis is a condition that affects the toenails and is characterized by the formation of a thickened, […]
