A Festinating gait is typicaly associated with parkinsonism and is described as taking rapid, small steps, which are done in an attempt to keep...
D is for the Deltoid ligament
The deltoid ligament or the medial ligament of ankle joint is a strong, flat and triangular band made up of 4 ligaments that form...
B is for Blacks File
A blacks file is a hand held tool that has a small rasp at it end. It is used in the nail sulcus to...
A is for the ABI
The ABI is the ankle brachial index is a non-invasive measure used to assess the blood flow in the arteries of the legs and...
P is for Pregnancy
Over 50% of those who become pregnant experience foot pain. Pregnant women often experience foot pain due to a combination of physical and hormonal...
Z is for Zadek’s procedure
Zadek’s procedure is the removal of the whole toenail and then cutting away the nail matrix in cases of ingrown toenails. Indications for a...
Y is for Yellow nail syndrome
Yellow nail syndrome is a rare syndrome of pleural effusions, lymphedema and yellow dystrophic nails. Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare medical condition...
W is for a Wax Bath
A paraffin wax foot treatment is a therapeutic treatment which helps to hydrate the skin, promote blood flow & reduce muscle and joint pain. A wax...
V is for Venous filling time test
The venous refilling time is the time necessary for the lower leg to become suffused with blood after the calf muscle pump has emptied...