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, […]
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:
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
