F is for Formthotics, a popular and widely used brand of pre-frabricated foot orthotic used by podiatrists and other health professionals world wide. The brand emerged in the 1970s in New Zealand when a general medical practitioner, Dr. Charlie Baycroft, while walking barefoot in sand, realized that feet weren’t designed for hard, flat modern surfaces. […]
fisocrem is a topical muscle and joint relief cream used to help ease joint discomfort and muscle soreness. Fisiocrem has become a widely recognized product in the field of natural muscle and joint care, valued for its blend of plant-based ingredients and its gentle yet effective action. Designed as a topical cream for relieving discomfort, […]
The Fasciitis Fighter is a commercially made device designed to help with loading and strengthening exercises for heel pain or plantar fasciitis. The device is based on the technique of performing calf muscle raises with a towel that is rolled up under the toes. As rolling up a towel can be inconvenient to do when […]
A Festinating gait is typicaly associated with parkinsonism and is described as taking rapid, small steps, which are done in an attempt to keep the center of gravity in between the feet while the trunk leans forward involuntarily and shift the center of gravity forward. A festinating gait is a type of abnormal walking pattern […]
Ferric chloride is a “remedy” that has been used for a long time to stop minor bleeding. It is not necessarily good for the skin. Ferric chloride, also known as iron(III) chloride, is a chemical compound that is sometimes used in medical settings to help stop bleeding. When applied to a wound, ferric chloride can […]
The Fix Toe is device designed by Podiatrists in Spain to treat disorders of the plantar plate in the foot.
A foot file is a self management tool that you can use to help treat cracked heels. A foot file can be used to help with cracked skin on the heel. A foot file, also known as a pumice stone or callus remover, is a tool designed to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin from […]
The Foot Tapping Test is a measure of how many times you can tap your foot in 10seconds. It declines with age, mobility impairment and upper motor neuron diseases such as Parkinson’s. The Foot Tapping Test is a clinical assessment used to evaluate certain motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. It assesses the speed and […]
Fluoroquinolones are an antibiotic that increase the risk for tendinopathy and achilles tendon ruptures. Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics that are used to treat various bacterial infections. They are effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Fluoroquinolones work by inhibiting the activity of enzymes called DNA gyrase and […]
Podiatry or chiropody felt is a commonly used padding material that is cut to size to get the pressure of areas that are painful. Podiatry felt is a specialized material used in podiatry and foot care to provide cushioning, padding, and pressure relief for various foot conditions. It is a soft and pliable fabric made […]
