Policemans heel is a plantar calcaneal bursitis. It is probably NOT as most sources claim is a plantar fasciitis. In the past the police officer used to spend a lot of time on their feet walking the beat. This obviously is going to lead to a number of foot problems. Heel pain was common. The […]
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P is for Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis (polio), is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliomyelitis, often referred to as polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus, which is a member of the enterovirus family. Polio has historically been a significant global health concern, leading to paralysis 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 changes that occur during pregnancy. These changes can put additional strain on the feet and contribute to discomfort. The main reasons for this increased prevalence of foot pain in pregnancy are:
P is for Palmoplantar keratoderma
Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a group of skin conditions characterized by thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a group of skin disorders characterized by thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. It is […]
P is for Post-Static Dyskinesia
Post-static dyskinesia is that pain (ie dyskinesia) you get under the heel that is worse after rest (ie post-static), especially when getting out of bed in the morning after a nights rest. The most common reason for this is plantar fasciitis. First step pain in the morning refers to the characteristic symptom of plantar fasciitis […]
P is for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological is a progressive condition of the nervous system which affects movement. The symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. There is a characteristic gait pattern. Parkinson’s disease is a […]
P is for Plantar Plate Tear
P is for PodChatLive
P is for Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and the most common musculoskeletal problem seen by Podiatrists. Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, providing support to the arch of the […]
P is for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease is the main cause of poor circulation to the foot and lower limb. Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, particularly those supplying the legs and arms. It is also commonly referred to as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or Peripheral Arterial […]