Extensor substitution occurs when extensor digitorum longus gains a mechanical advantage over the lumbrical muscles during the swing phase leading to a clawing of toes. The extensor digitorum longus muscle fails to relax during early contact leading to the extensor substitution. This mechanical advantage is gained due to the extensor digitorum longus muscle contracting prior […]
Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica is an interdigital infection with Candida albicans that cause skin maceration, painful erosion of the skin and a foul smelling odor. Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica, also known as interdigital candidiasis or interdigital fungal infection, is a common fungal infection that affects the skin between the toes, typically the fourth and fifth toes. It […]
An electric callus remover is a tool that is widely available to consumers for the self treatment of dry and callused skin. An Electric Callus Remover is a handheld device designed to help remove and smooth out calluses on the feet. Calluses are areas of thickened and hardened skin that can develop due to friction, […]
The Earth Shoes became popular in the USA during the counter culture movement in the 70’s. The featured a negative heel sole where the forefoot was thicker than the heel. It was claimed to have positive effects for the posture. Earth shoes were a type of footwear that gained popularity in the 1970s. They were […]
Erythromelalgia is a distressing and difficult to manage condition that affects the hands and feet and is characterized by intermittent attacks with the triad of symptoms of redness, warmth and burning pain that can last from minutes to days. It needs to be differentiated from chilblains and burning feet syndrome Erythromelalgia is a rare condition […]
Evidence based medicine is the application of the best available evidence to clinical practice. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is considered an effective approach to medical practice. It involves integrating the best available evidence from scientific research, clinical expertise, and patient values and preferences to guide medical decision-making. Here are some reasons why evidence-based medicine is considered […]
Equinus is the condition in which there is a limited range of motion of the ankle joint. Equinus of the foot, also known as equinus deformity, is a condition characterized by limited ankle joint flexibility that prevents the foot from being able to dorsiflex fully. Dorsiflexion is the movement that brings the top of the […]
Enthesitis is an inflammation of the insertion of ligaments and tendons. Enthesitis is a condition characterized by inflammation at the site where tendons or ligaments attach to bone, known as the enthesis. The enthesis is a transitional zone where the soft tissues meet the bone, providing stability and transmitting forces between the two structures. Enthesitis […]
