Haglunds is an enlargement of the bone at the posterior dorsal aspect of the calcaneus. It can cause problems from poor shoe fitting. Haglund’s...
H is for Homeopathy
Homeopathy is no better than a placebo and it totally bogus. Every well designed study has shown that. Only the poorly designed studies show...
H is for History
History is what we learn from. Podiatry has a history. Learning history is important: Learning history is important because it provides us with a...
U is for Ugg Boots
Ugg boots are an extremely popular form of footwear made from sheepskin. They originated in Australia. UGG boots are a type of footwear that...
G is for Growing Pains
‘Growing pains’ are a very commonly misdiagnosed condition, often with any leg pain that does not have a specific diagnosis being called growing pains....
G is for Ganglions
Ganglions are enlargements around joints or tendon sheaths that at one stage were treated by hitting with a big book, usually a bible! Hitting...
G is for Gait Analysis
Gait analysis are the method used to observe and analyze the gait of someone. Purpose and applications of gait analysis:
G is for Gait Plates
A gait plate is and extension on the distal end a foot orthotic that is supposed to induce a correct of an in-toe or...
G is for Gout
Gout occurs when uric a crystal are deposited into joint when the serum levels are high. The pain of gout comes from the inflammatory...