What is metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a broad term often used to describe pain and inflammation experienced in the ball of the foot. People with metatarsalgia may find that they tend to walk on the outside of the foot or on their heels in an effort to avoid putting any pressure on the ball of the foot that can result in pain and discomfort. Sometimes a callus may form in the area due to increased pressure and pain. Symptoms of metatarsalgia Throbbing, dull aching, a bruise

Understanding Duck Feet – Out Toeing Out-toeing or duck feet is when your child’s foot points outward instead of straight ahead when he or she walks or runs. Like in-toeing, while out-toeing is often normal and will correct on its own throughout normal development. There are some conditions associated that can cause out-toeing that are serious. Out-toeing is much less common than intoeing and can occur in older children. Out-toeing can also run in families. What is the c

What is the Achilles tendon? A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. The Achilles tendon or the calf tendon is a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg. It is considered the largest tendons in the body. Also known as the “heel cord”, the Achilles tendon facilitates walking by helping to raise the heel off the ground. Our calf comprises of 2 major muscles, the gastrocnemius which is a more superficial muscle that origina

Understanding Shin Splints Shin splints or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is a term used to describe a pain or inflammation of the muscles, tendons and bone tissue on the front of your lower leg below the knee and above the ankle. The pain typically occurs along the inner border of the tibia, where muscles attach to the bone. Why does shin splints occur? Shin splints are a common exercise-related problem which typically develop following physical activity. Any vigorous

About Morton’s Neuroma A neuroma is a benign tumor of the nerve. Morton’s neuroma is not actually a tumor, but a benign growth of nerve tissue or thickening of the tissue that surrounds the digital nerve leading to the toes.It is a painful condition commonly involves the 3rd and 4th toes and can bring on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot. It is interesting to note that the incidence of Morton’s neuroma is higher in w

Pronation is a normal motion in the foot as the foot rolls inwards just after it lands on the ground. It is part of the natural gait movement that helps the lower leg to adapt to different ground surfaces and absorb shock. Some people pronate more (overpronation) or less (underpronation) than others. And flat feet are very common at our younger age - all of us are born with almost no arch in the foot but as we grow up, the arch will gradually develop as the soft tissue along