Injuries to the foot and ankle are very common among athletes and other physically active people. Patients with a variety of foot and ankle diseases have shown clinical effectiveness with rehabilitation programmes that stress the use of therapeutic exercise to improve joint range of motion, muscle strength, neuromuscular coordination, and gait mechanics. Podiatrist services are essential to...

The plantar fascia, a band of tissue in the foot, becomes damaged and thickens in most cases of heel pain. The medical term for thickening of the plantar fascia is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fascia The plantar fascia is a tough and flexible band of tissue that runs beneath the foot's sole. It connects the heel bone to the foot bones and acts as a shock absorber for the foot. Damage that occurs...

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes recently? You might need to ensure you undergo the best foot and ankle care. In fact, it might be a good idea to invest in podiatry services to ensure regular care. This is because at least 15% of diabetic patients tend to develop foot ulcers. When a patient has diabetes, wound healing may be hindered. A wound on a diabetic patient requires regular...

One of the most typical conditions causing heel discomfort is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia, a strong, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the sole of the foot, is inflamed in this condition. The heel bone (calcaneus) and the base of the toes are where the plantar fascia is connected. It plays a crucial part in typical walking foot mechanics and supports the foot arch. Weight-bearing...

One of the most common heel problems that one could suffer from. It mostly occurs when you increase your physical activities and plantar fasciitis, which is actually tissue getting inflamed, causes unbearable pain in the heel as you walk or place it on the floor. Let’s understand what plantar fasciitis actually is! What is plantar fasciitis? Many people often complain about the...

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes recently? You might need to ensure you undergo the best foot and ankle care. In fact, it might be a good idea to invest in podiatry services to ensure regular care. This is because at least 15% of diabetic patients tend to develop foot ulcers.  You might wonder what foot ulcers are and why diabetic patients are prone to them. You might also want to...