Problems

Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. It is located at the back of the ankle joint and can be felt as a large, cord-like structure attaching to the back of the foot.

Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are one of the most common joint injuries runners experience. The injury can occur when one rolls over a rock, lands off a curb, or steps in a small hole or crack in the road.

Athlete's Foot

A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, athlete’s foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot, such as public showers or swimming pools.

Bunions

When the angle between the bones of the first and second toes is greater than normal, the big toe slants toward the smaller ones. In severe cases, this may also cause the second and third toes to buckle.

Corns & Calluses

Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin that result form excessive pressure or friction over a boney prominence. When these areas develop on the bottom of the foot they are called calluses. 

Common Nail Problems

Ingrown toenails are due to the penetration of the edges of the nail plate into the soft tissue of the toe. It begins with a painful irritation that often becomes infected.

Cracks And Fissures

Cracks and fissures are breaks in your skin. They may be the result of skin that is too dry or too moist. When skin is too dry, it can become rough and flaky. A large fissure often forms at the base of the heel. When skin is too moist, you may get a bacterial or fungal infection.

Flat Feet

The arch of your foot is its main supportive structure. If this arch loses strength, the bony framework begins to collapse, causing your foot to flatten. Like a sagging bridge, the weakness in the middle strains the joints at both ends of your foot.

Foot Facts/FAQ

Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives.

Fungal Problems

The fungal problems seen most often are athlete’s foot and fungal nails. A fungus is a common mold that thrives in the dark, warm, moist areas.

Hammer Toes

Your little toes help to balance and propel your body when you move. As your foot flattens, the little toes bend to grip to the ground. Then they straighten, acting like levers to help push you foot so you can walk, run, or dance. But if the front of your foot is wide, you may develop a problem known as a hammer toe.

Heel Pain

The most common form of heel pain, is pain on the bottom of the heel. It tends to occur for no apparent reason and is often worse when first placing weight on the foot.

Leg Pain

Some people mistakenly think that leg pain is a natural part of getting older. You might be surprised to learn that leg pain that develops during walking—and then goes away only with rest—can be caused by intermittent claudication (IC), a potentially disabling yet treatable medical condition.

Morton's Neuroma

A neuroma is the swelling of nerve that is a result of a compression or trauma. They are often described as nerve tumors.

Neuroma

A neuroma is a painful growth of nerve tissue in the foot – most often between the third and fourth toe bones. It forms when bones in the feet press together and irritate a nerve. This may be caused by wearing tight or poorly fitting shoes, or by repeated stress on the foot.

Peripheral Neuropathy

People with diabetes have an abnormal elevation of their blood sugar, and lack adequate insulin to metabolize the blood sugar. As a consequence, the blood glucose (sugar) abnormally enters certain nerve tissue and damages the nerve.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Does your leg hurt or become cramped while you walk or climb stairs?   

Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a ligament-like band running from your heel to the ball of your foot. This band pulls on the heel bone, raising the arch of your foot as it pushes off the ground. But if your foot moves incorrectly, the plantar fascia may become strained. The fascia may swell and its tiny fibers may begin to fray, causing plantar fasciitis.

Plantar Warts

A plantar wart is an infection caused by a virus, which can invade your skin through small cuts or breaks. Over time, the wart develops into a hard, rough growth on the surface of the skin.

Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers are sores that occur when pressure cuts off blood supply to the skin. Stress caused by the body’s weight and the impact of the striking the ground place the ball of the foot, the big toe, and the heel at greatest risk. 

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a flat foot or a foot in which the arch flattens excessively while walking. Over time, this causes the nerve to stretch or become compressed in the area of the tarsal tunnel.

Warts

The common wart is known as verruca vulgaris. They are caused by a viral infection of the skin. This occurs as a result of direct contact with the virus.

Your Child's Feet

Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play. If your child’s feet form correctly, certain types of back and leg pain can be avoided later in life.