Diabetic foot

lives, but what if you have a problem or pain in your feet or ankles? Most of the time people do not go to any doctor for their foot problems, let alone a podiatrist. Podiatrist can help with lots of issues from diabetes to cutting toenails, yet a lot of people are unaware of what they are and what they can do. “Podiatrists are foot and ankle specialists who perform only foot and ankle care in their practices”(Orthopedist). Podiatry is a beneficial practice for everybody and should be…

Lesser toe deformities What are the common deformities of the lesser toes? The most common deformities affecting the lesser toes are- Hammertoes, mallet toes, and claw toes. What is a Mallet toe? Mallet toe deformity is characterized by a flexion deformity of the Distal Interphalangeal joint (DIP joint) of the toe. It usually involves the longest lesser toe. It could be due to a congenital or developmental anomaly. The most common cause of an adult onset mallet toe is due to lack of room for the…

Pathophysiology Tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is the term used for a dermatophyte infection of the sole of the foot and interdigital spaces (Porth, 2015). This infection is most commonly caused by Trichophyton rubrum, initially endemic to a small region of Southeast Asia. Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. The fungus that causes tinea pedis falls under this umbrella. Other causes of tinea pedis include: Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum. The…

between two consecutive footfalls of same foot, as in figure X. Step width is determined as the distance between two heel locations in consecutive footfalls (some studies use the outer most borders of the feet instead of the heels) [3,4]. Step time is defined as the time span from initial foot-floor contact of one foot to foot-floor contact of the contralateral foot (for stride time is until foot-floor contact of the same foot). Stance time is the time the foot was kept in contact with the floor…

1. DANDA ASANA 4710 DANDA=STAFF; ASANA= POSTURE/POSE Steps:  Sit down with upright back with extended legs in front of you. Your legs and feet should be in straight line with hip.  Rest your palms on your side on the floor.  Now support your hip and raise your both feet upwards simultaneously as shown in the picture.  Stay in the pose as long as body allows and then lower down your leg slowly. BENEFITS:  It enhances the flexibility of hips and pelvis.  It improves the posture of…

I noticed that when walking it was hard to distinguish the changes in my foot pressure but when I was standing still I did have an interesting observation. I found that I prefer positions where my weight is rested almost entirely on one side of a foot. I was told previously by my foot doctor that I have functional equinus, and was given orthotics to wear in my shoes. Functional equinus is when you do not properly rotate your ankle…

When finding the best cowboy boots for wide feet women, it is always essential to find the right width first. Form fitting boots that perfectly fit can be very comfortable and can easily snug around your foot (each boot should conform to each foot as they are both different). If your boots are not correct, either too wide or long, you will be unable to strut or saunter when you walk. If your boots are too small, your knees, hips, legs and feet will be in pain even when you have already taken…

1. Medical Conditions/Diagnosis: Pa Dx include: Kidney failure, CRF, Diabetes, Edema, Anemia, and HTN. The reported effects includes: severe weakness, swelling and fluid retention in her extremities and in her abdomen. Pa receives ESRD - dialysis 3 days a week. Pa reports that she is no longer on the kidney transplant list due to risk factors associated with age. Pa has an hx of R great toe amputation in 5/5/2005 d/t osteomyelitis. Hx of L little toe amputation in October 2011 d/t…

80% of the adult population suffering from some form of foot problem it is shocking that this problem is not glaringly obvious to us. High arch, normal arch or flat foot, these are the 3 main foot types that can determine our ideal shoe, yet it is highly likely you won’t know which one describes your foot. As shoe styles adjust to coincide with current trends and fashions…

Getting Relief From Plantar Fasciitis When you get out of bed in the morning, you have severe pain in the heel of your foot. It's possible you've developed plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss). This is an overuse injury. Plantar fasciitis affects the sole of a person's foot. If you are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, it means the tough band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toe is inflamed. Some people develop it from being overweight. If you have flat feet, you'll have an…