The hallux is a fancy word for ‘big toe’! When the hallux is functioning normally it is able to reach…
Chronic Wounds – What are they and how they are treated?
Chronic wounds differ from normal acute wounds as they do not glide through the stages of healing as easily. If…
Condition Spotlight: Pott’s Fracture
What is a Pott’s fracture? A Pott’s fracture is another term for an ankle fracture that includes one, or both…
Peroneal Tendinopathy
There are three peroneal muscles that run down the outside of your leg and attach into the foot. These muscles collectively…
Navicular Stress Fractures
What is the Navicular? The navicular is bone in the middle side of the midfoot and is shaped like a…
Condition Spotlight: Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Do your feet and toes struggle to warm up, particularly in the cold weather? Do your toes frequently feel freezing…
Understanding Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? The lymphatic system plays an important role in immune health and maintaining homeostasis through fluid drainage. Everyday,…
Common Nail Pathologies
While function of our toenails has decreased as we’ve evolved, they still have the job of protecting the ends of…
Condition Spotlight: Turf Toe
Do you get pain in your big toe? Does it feel like the joint of your toe is jamming or…
Intoeing in Children
What is intoeing? It is normal to worry if your child has adopted a walking style or gait that is…
Osteochondroses: Growth Plate Conditions in Kids
There are a few growth plate conditions that are common among children. These conditions are particularly common between the ages…
Condition Spotlight: Talar Dome Injuries
What is a talar dome injury? To best understand a talar dome injury, we need to take a look at…