The Calcaneal Squeeze Test is test to compress the sides of the calcaneus and is helpful as part of the assessment for calcaneal apophysitis...
C is for Calcaneal stress fracture
A calcaneal stress fracture is the second most common stress fracture in the foot. It almost always tests positive to the calcaneal squeeze test....
S is for the Split Second Effect
The Split Second Effect is the sudden collapse of the midfoot in a slip second as the legs moves forward over the foot when...
W is for Woltmans Sign
Woltmans sign is the delayed recover of the Achilles muscle/tendon reflex that is often seen in hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a disorder characterized by an...
G is for Gravity Defyer
Gravity Defyer is a brand of footwear that is spring loaded in the heel and make a lot of health claims for their shoes....
E is for Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica
Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica is an interdigital infection with Candida albicans that cause skin maceration, painful erosion of the skin and a foul smelling odor....
O is for Onychauxis
Onychauxis is when there is a thickness of the toenail with no deformity of the nail plate. It is commonly associated with older age...
B is for Bauer Bump
The Bauer Bump is a synonym for Haglund’s deformity at the back of the heel bone. The term is used in ice hockey circles...
E is for Electric Callus Remover
An electric callus remover is a tool that is widely available to consumers for the self treatment of dry and callused skin. An Electric...