"Blog" Posts, Page 30
It is not unusual for adults to develop flat feet as they age, even though they never had the problem before. Although this condition often affects only one foot, it sometimes occurs in both. Its main cause is changes to the posterior tibial tendon that limit its ability to lift the arch of your foot…. Read more »
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone at the back of the leg. The tendon allows you to push off when walking or running as well as raising up onto your toes. One type of Achilles tendon injury is known as Achilles tendinopathy. This occurs when there are small tears in… Read more »
Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek the professional help of your podiatrist and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions.
The band of tissue that supports the arch, running along the bottom of the foot and connecting the heel to the toes, is known as the plantar fascia. When this ligament becomes inflamed or strained, the injury is known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Patients who are commonly affected… Read more »
A common cause for yellow toenails is toenail fungus, however, it may be indicative of other conditions such as diabetes, psoriasis, yellow nail syndrome, lymphedema, lung problems, or jaundice. Fungal nail infections may also present symptoms such as thickened, hardened, and brittle nails, and the nail may even lift from the nail bed and emit… Read more »
