With the development of peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus there is a wasting or atrophy of the small muscles in the foot leading to the appearance of a high arched foot, called the intrinsic minus foot. The intrinsic foot muscles are a group of muscles located within the foot. They play a crucial role in […]
As a consequence of the increased glycation of proteins that occurs in long term diabetes the collagen in the ligaments become more rigid, leading to a condition known as limited joint mobility. Limited joint mobility (LJM), also known as diabetic cheiroarthropathy or diabetic stiff hand syndrome, is a condition that can occur in people with […]
The Foot Tapping Test is a measure of how many times you can tap your foot in 10seconds. It declines with age, mobility impairment and upper motor neuron diseases such as Parkinson’s. The Foot Tapping Test is a clinical assessment used to evaluate certain motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. It assesses the speed and […]
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological is a progressive condition of the nervous system which affects movement. The symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. There is a characteristic gait pattern. Parkinson’s disease is a […]
Developmental co-ordination disorder is an under-recognized disorder to development in children that affects gait. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the coordination of movement and is not due to any known medical condition. It is characterized by difficulties in planning, executing, and coordinating motor skills and movements. […]
Fluoroquinolones are an antibiotic that increase the risk for tendinopathy and achilles tendon ruptures. Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics that are used to treat various bacterial infections. They are effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Fluoroquinolones work by inhibiting the activity of enzymes called DNA gyrase and […]
Podiatry or chiropody felt is a commonly used padding material that is cut to size to get the pressure of areas that are painful. Podiatry felt is a specialized material used in podiatry and foot care to provide cushioning, padding, and pressure relief for various foot conditions. It is a soft and pliable fabric made […]
Restless leg syndrome is a very stressful condition in which it is hard to control movement of the legs when sleeping. It has a significant affect on the quality of life. A lot of the treatments only work for a low percent of those people who have it. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), also known as […]
COVID toes refers to the high prevalence of chilblains of the toes in those with COVID-19. COVID toes, also known as COVID-19 toe lesions or pernio-like lesions, are skin manifestations that have been observed in some individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. These skin changes typically appear as red or purple discoloration, […]
A plantar plate tear is a strain or tear of the thickened joint capsule plantar to the lessor metatarsophalangeal joints in the ball of the foot. It is a common cause of pain in the ball of the foot. A plantar plate tear, also known as a plantar plate injury or plantar plate dysfunction, refers […]
