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P is for Policeman’s Heel

October 14, 2024
P is for Policeman’s Heel

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

August 26, 2023

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, […]

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P is for Pregnancy

August 4, 2023
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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:

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P is for Palmoplantar keratoderma

July 15, 2023

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 […]

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P is for Post-Static Dyskinesia

April 7, 2022
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 […]

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P is for Parkinson’s Disease

August 24, 2021

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 […]

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P is for Plantar Plate Tear

March 25, 2020
P is for Plantar Plate Tear

A plantar plate tear is a strain or tear of the thickened joint capsule plantar to the lessor metatarsophalangeal joints in the ball of the foot. It is a common cause of pain in the ball of the foot. A plantar plate tear, also known as a plantar plate injury or plantar plate dysfunction, refers […]

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P is for PodChatLive

May 25, 2018
P is for PodChatLive

PodChatLive is a weekly livestream discussion on podiatry and related topics. Listen to their podcast.

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P is for Plantar fasciitis

May 16, 2013
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 […]

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P is for Peripheral Vascular Disease

May 16, 2013

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 […]

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