Heel lifts are a simple yet effective solution for treating various foot problems. By inserting a lift or wedge into the heel of a shoe, individuals can redistribute pressure, alleviate pain, and improve their overall foot mechanics. One of the primary uses of heel lifts is to treat leg length discrepancies. When one leg is […]
Foot hygiene is important for us all because our feet are constantly exposed to sweat, bacteria, and friction. The are crammed inside shoes and they are expected to carry our body weight around over our lifespan. Good foot hygiene is essential for keeping your feet healthy, comfortable, and free from infections. Because your feet spend […]
Hallux varus is a condition characterized by medial deviation of the great toe at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. Hallux varus is a disorder characterized by the abnormal inward deviation or angulation of the big toe (hallux) away from the midline of the foot. This is in contrast to the more common condition, hallux valgus, which […]
A heloma durum is the Latin term for a hard corn. It is the most common type of corn, usually located over toes. Heloma durum’s or hard corns on the feet can be treated through various methods, but the best way is to see a podiatrist.
Hallux purchase is how much force the hallux contacts the ground with. Hallux purchase is usually tested by have the person stand with a piece of paper or card under the hallux and then the examiner attempts to pull the paper or card out from under the hallux. This is a an estimate of ‘hallux […]
High Heel Workouts are increasing in popularity. these are exercise classes in which the participants wear their high heels. It is generally not recommended to do a workout in high heel shoes. High heels are designed primarily for fashion and style, not for athletic activities or exercise. Why high heel shoes are not suitable for […]
The Hubscher maneuver or Jacks test is a clinical assessment that involves dorsiflexing the hallux in the weightbeairng foot and estimating the force needed to raise the arch of the foot. This test is a measure of the integrity of the windlass mechanism of the foot. The Hubscher maneuver, also known as the Hubscher test […]
Hammer toes is a problem in which the proximal IP joint is prominent and subject to pressure from the shoes causing corns. Hammer toes, also known as hammertoes, are a common foot deformity that affects the middle joints of the toes. They usually occur in the second, third, or fourth toes, causing them to bend […]
Hallax rigidus is that condition in which there is no motion available at the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It is commonly associated with osteoarthritis. Hallux rigidus is a condition characterized by stiffness and limited motion in the big toe joint, also known as the metatarsophalangeal joint. The term “hallux” refers to the big toe, and “rigidus” […]
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 deformity, also known as “pump bump” or “retrocalcaneal bursitis,” is a condition that affects the foot, specifically the back of the heel. It involves the enlargement and irritation of the bony […]
