Diabetic foot

Functional ankle instability has been described as having continuing episodes of the ankle giving way, weakness, and general disability. This is usually caused by deficits in strength, proprioception, and functional performance; which is why often rehabilitation is based on improving these. Often what causes these deficits is the result of having multiple ankle sprains. The article is a randomized control trial aimed at “comparing the effects of resistance-bands (RBP) and proprioceptive…

Manchester, England -- In an effort to scratch his never-ending itch, Sol N. Foote has surgically had one of his hands attached to his left ankle. Since birth Mr. Foote has suffered from Pruritus, the medical term for itching. Pruritus can occur anywhere on your skin, however, the feet are particularly susceptible, as people place them in hot and sweaty conditions by wearing overly tight footwear. Allowing exposure to water and other irritants when barefoot can also cause infectious bacteria and…

According to Dr. Bill Releford of the Releford Foot and Ankle Institute, gout is hereditary. As a matter of fact, people with parents suffering from gout are at a 20% higher risk of developing it. Here are some suggestions on 5 things you can avoid to prevent yourself from contracting gout: High Purine…

About 66% of type 1 diabetics have some form of neuropathy. [4] Diabetic neuropathy occurs in the peripheral nervous system which affects the afferent and efferent pathways of both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems. Neuropathies in the autonomic nervous system can negatively affect every…

requires the use of the ankle joints. The ankle joint, also known as the Talocrural, is located in between the Talus, tibia, and fibula creating a type of synovial joint called a hinge joint. The hinge joint allows movement in only one plane, allowing the foot to exercise dorsiflexion, plantar flexion,…

trauma. Quite often the cause is a mix of all of these and also includes wearing incorrect fitting shoes, and poor stance putting strain on the feet, causing pain in side of foot, foot pain bottom of foot, pain in arch of foot, diabetes foot pain and so on. Let's take a look at a few of the more common types: SIDE OF FOOT I think many of us take our feet for granted - we do not usually notice or think about them, until they complain! When you have this sort of problem, it can be caused in…

near amputation site. Right foot has two ulcers on superior side on second and third toe. Turgor appropriate for age. This assessment is one of the most important for my client due to the importance for monitoring for infection of his stump as many signs and symptoms become more evident. Along with this, the skin assessment on his right foot is greatly important to monitor that his ulcers do not worsen, because the ulcers similar to these that were originally on his left foot ultimately lead to…

treated this injury. Background: The injury occurred during the third game of the season. The athlete was on the ground during a play and another player had stepped on his foot while it was planted in the turf. The athlete was unable to continue playing the game. The athlete was locating pain on his medial and lateral sides of the foot as well as at the distal tibia-fibula joint. Differential Diagnosis: Lateral Ankle Sprain, Fibular Fracture, Tibialis Posterior Strain. Treatment: When it…

base of your support. When you are walking, running, or standing no one is thinking about how complex all of the 26 bones and 33 joints of the foot are or what would happen if you broke your foot. Most bones break suddenly as a result of an accident such as a fall, a direct hit, or having it crushed. More often than not when someone breaks their foot the pain is so intense that you are unable to walk. On the other hand sprains can also cause severe pain and swelling. Most times it is…

or the other, and this can lead to several different foot ailments. If your foot rolls to the inside the condition is called overpronation. If it rolls to the outside, it is called oversupination. Here is a look at how these two gait abnormalities differ and how they are treated. Pronation Of The Foot When you walk or run, the shock and weight are distributed evenly across your foot by natural, slight foot rolls. When your heel lands, your foot rolls inward slightly and the outward before…