The procurement of shoes is considered by most as a vapid exercise entailing trawling through copious choices with slight variations in hue and shimmer. What most neglect, however, is an aspect of the utmost relevance: that obtaining a shoe that …
The procurement of shoes is considered by most as a vapid exercise entailing trawling through copious choices with slight variations in hue and shimmer. What most neglect, however, is an aspect of the utmost relevance: that obtaining a shoe that …
Microfracture is a surgical technique that is beneficial to repair damaged articular cartilage damage by making multiple small holes in the joint surface to stimulate the healing response. This technique was frequently used in athletes to treat their injuries. The …
A heel spur is a medical condition created by a bony outgrowth of the heel bone that extends between your heel bone and arch. Heel spurs result from the build-up of calcium deposits under the heel bones. Heel spurs often …
Repetitive movements and overuse of muscles can entail considerable impediments to one’s mobility. Nowhere are the cataclysmic consequences of this more evident than on the Achilles tendon. Christened after the illustrious Greek warrior, the Achilles tendon constitutes the tendon connecting …
The paucity of oil glands portends grave difficulties in providing the feet with adequate nourishment in winters to prevent them from cracking up the way other limbs of the body do. The effects of the blistering winter manifest in ways …
The ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament is one of the four main ligaments of the knee that makes up the knee joint. It connects the femur to the tibia and is essential for the stability of the knee. An ACL …
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body connecting the calf muscle to the heel. It is used in various activities such as climbing stairs, jumping, and standing on your tiptoes. Achilles tendinitis is a condition that occurs …
Flatfoot is a condition diagnosed when the entire sole of the foot touches the floor flat without a visible arch when standing. It is commonly seen in infants and toddlers because the arch has not been fully developed. Foot arches …
Throughout the months of winter, your feet are seemingly sheltered under warm, comfy socks and big sturdy boots. And yet, frostbites, lesions, foot aches, and fractures are more common than in any other season. This happens due to a multitude …
What Is Ankle Instability? Ankle Instability is a condition portrayed by a repetitive giving way of the outer side of the lower leg. This condition usually occurs if you suffer multiple ankle sprains. Generally, it happens while strolling or doing …