What Are Ankle-Foot-Orthoses?
What Are Ankle-Foot-Orthoses?Ankle-foot-orthoses (AFO) are supportive devices, or braces, that help a person with lower limb, ankle, or foot disability. AFOs function mainly to prevent deformity, increase mobility, reduce pain, and protect and support a healing...
Causes and Symptoms of Turf Toe
Causes and Symptoms of Turf ToeTurf toe is an injury that occurs when the big toe is bent past 90 degrees and the heel is high off the ground. Imagine a runner or football player in the starting position. Pushing off forcefully can cause the joint to extend beyond its...
Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet?
Why Live with Pain and Numbness in Your Feet?Suffering from this type of pain? You may have the foot condition known as Morton’s neuroma. Morton’s neuroma may develop as a result of ill-fitting footwear and existing foot deformities. We can help. The...
What Type of Shoes to Avoid With Hammertoe
What Type of Shoes to Avoid With HammertoeA deformity affecting the second, third, or fourth toe can be referred to as hammertoe. This condition causes one or more of these toes to bend downward at the middle joint. Hammertoe can develop from wearing shoes that do not...
How Does the Plantar Fascia Become Damaged?
How Does the Plantar Fascia Become Damaged?Heel pain is often associated with the condition known as plantar fasciitis. This common form of heel pain is the result of damage to, and inflammation of, the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the connective tissue on...Join The Community Forum
