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I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination

Entries from 2017-01-01 to 1 year

Do I Have Fallen Arches??

OverviewWhen sitting, an over-pronating foot appears quite normal, i.e. showing a normal arch with room under the underside of the foot. The moment you get up and put weight on your feet the situation changes: the arches lower and the ankl…

Heel Aches The Causes, Signs And Symptoms And Treatment Methods

OverviewThe heel is a padded cushion of fatty tissue around the heel bone (the calcaneus) that holds its shape despite the pressure of body weight and movement. It serves to protect the structures of the foot, including the calcaneus, musc…

Functional Leg Length Discrepancy Stretches

OverviewLengthening is usually done by corticotomy and gradual distraction. This technique can result in lengthenings of 25% or more, but typically lengthening of 15%, or about 6 cm, is recommended. The limits of lengthening depend on pati…

Mortons Neuroma Causes

OverviewMorton?s neuroma occurs as the nerve passes under the ligament connecting the toe bones (metatarsals) in the forefoot. Morton?s neuroma most frequently develops between the third and fourth toes, usually in response to irritation, …