Toe walking an either be a simple habit that lasts a short period of time or be a manifestation of an underlying problem like cerebral palsy or autism. Toe walking, also known as idiopathic toe walking or habitual toe walking, refers to a walking pattern where a child walks primarily on their tiptoes instead of […]
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V is for Vibram Five Fingers
November 7, 2012
Vibram Five Fingers are a favourite shoe with those who prefer ‘barefoot’ running as they offer no support and have no cushioning Vibram Five Fingers footwear is a type of minimalist footwear designed to mimic the feeling of walking or running barefoot while still providing some protection and grip. They are distinctive in appearance, with […]
U is for Underpronate
November 7, 2012
Underpronate is when the foot either does not pronate enough or supinates too much during gait. Underpronation, also known as supination, is a term used to describe a foot biomechanical pattern in which the foot rolls outward or onto the outer edge during the gait cycle. It is the opposite of overpronation, which is an […]
T is for Tennis
November 5, 2012
Tennis players get lots of problems with their toe nails as the foot keeps moving in the shoes. Improving your tennis game requires a combination of physical training, technical skills, mental preparation, and strategic understanding of the game. You could do the following:
T is for Tea Tree Oil
November 5, 2012
Tea tree oil is useless. There are so many other things that are better and actually work. Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is a natural essential oil derived from the leaves of the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), which is native to Australia. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Australians for […]
T is for Tarsal Coalition
November 5, 2012
A Tarsal coalition is a fusion between two bones in the rearfoot or tarsus Tarsal coalition is a condition characterized by the abnormal fusion of two or more bones in the tarsal region of the foot. The tarsal region includes seven bones known as the tarsal bones, which are located between the leg bones (tibia […]
T is for Talipes Equino Varus
November 5, 2012
Talipes Equino Varus is the most common form of clubfoot in which the infant is born with a plantarlflexed, inverted and adducted foot. It is also more commonly known as clubfoot. Clubfoot, also known as talipes equinovarus, is a congenital deformity of the foot and ankle. It is characterized by an abnormal positioning of the […]
T is for Tailor’s Bunions
November 5, 2012
Tailor’s bunions are so named as they used to hurt in tailors who once worked sitting cross legged. A tailor’s bunion, also known as a bunionette, is a foot condition characterized by the development of a bony prominence at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone, which is the bone that connects to the little […]
T is for Twitter
November 5, 2012
Twitter is that social media platform where the influential are followed The accuracy of medical information on Twitter, like any social media platform, can vary significantly. Twitter is a platform where users can freely share information, including medical topics, but it lacks the rigorous fact-checking and peer-review processes that are typically associated with medical journals […]
S is for Snake Oil
November 4, 2012
Snake oil is the derogatory description of fraudulent or unproven medical practices that have no value. The term “snake oil” is used metaphorically to refer to a fraudulent or ineffective product or remedy that is marketed with exaggerated or false claims. It originates from a historical context where actual snake oil was sold as a […]