Grierson Gopalan Syndrome was originally described by Grierson in 1829 and Gopalan in 1946 and is a term that is now used as a...
O is for Onychophosis
There are a lot of painful conditions of the toenails and onychophosis is probably the most common. It is the development of a callus...
I is for the Intrinsic Minus Foot
With the development of peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus there is a wasting or atrophy of the small muscles in the foot leading to...
L is for limited joint mobility
As a consequence of the increased glycation of proteins that occurs in long term diabetes the collagen in the ligaments become more rigid, leading...
F is for the Foot Tapping Test
The Foot Tapping Test is a measure of how many times you can tap your foot in 10seconds. It declines with age, mobility impairment...
P is for Parkinson’s Disease
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...
D is for Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
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...
F is for Fluoroquinolone
Fluoroquinolones are an antibiotic that increase the risk for tendinopathy and achilles tendon ruptures. Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics that are used to...
F is for Podiatry Felt
Podiatry or chiropody felt is a commonly used padding material that is cut to size to get the pressure of areas that are painful....