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 arms. It is calculated by dividing the blood pressure in an artery of the ankle by the blood pressure in an artery of the arm. The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a […]
Every discipline has its own set of abbreviations that they use. Podiatry is not different and its own unofficial set of podiatry abbreviations. Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases that are used to represent the full form in a more concise and convenient manner. They are commonly used in various fields, including medicine, […]
The abductor hallucis muscle is an important muscle in the medial plantar arch of the foot that plays a role in normal function of the foot and its arch. The abductor hallucis muscle is one of the muscles of the deep layer of the plantar muscles in the foot. It originates from two separate heads: […]
The arcuate artery is a terminal branch of the dorsalis pedis artery. It courses across the dorsum of the foot, passing laterally over the bases of the metatarsal bones below the tendons of the extensor digitorum brevis muscle. Key points about the arcuate artery in the foot:
ABCDE is the checklist of changes indicating a possible malignant lesion:A = AsymmetryB = Border irregularityC = Colour variationD = Diameter increaseE = Evolution (the change over time) The ABCDE checklist is a helpful tool to recognize potential signs of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. It provides a framework to assess moles or skin […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a miserable progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to atrophy with the death of neurons. It is the most common cause of dementia and is characterized by a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that affects the individuals ability to function independently. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder […]
These are arch supporting flip flops (called ‘thongs’ in Australia where they come from) that are proving popular with podiatrists and patients as an alternative and adjunct to foot orthotic therapy. Most people that try these on end up buying them as they are so comfortable. Archies Arch Support Thongs are a type of footwear […]
APOS Therapy is a footwear system used to treat knee problems. A number of claims get made for the product that is not necessarily supported by good research. APOS Therapy, also known as “All Phases of Step,” is a non-invasive treatment approach designed to alleviate symptoms and improve function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). […]
The Airia One running shoe are a unique running that has a cant or slant under the forefoot, thicker under the lateral forefoot. It is no longer available The Airia One running shoe was a unique and innovative shoe that gained attention for its distinctive design and claimed performance benefits. However, as of my knowledge […]
The Accessory Navicular is an extra bone or ossicle that is on the medial side of the navicular bone. There are several types and some can be painful It is sometimes called os tibiale externum. An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage that is present in some individuals. It is a […]
