Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, also known as posterior tibial tendonitis, is usually caused by a tendon that is being overstretched and weakened. It can lead to a very serious flatfoot deformity with great disability. This requires prompt treatment with a well-designed, very supportive orthotic which restricts the ankle from “rolling in.”
High Arch, also known as Pes Cavus, is generally caused by hereditary and neurological factors. This may lead to forefoot pressure, hammertoes and ankle sprains. The orthotic will correct the... Read More
Flat feet, also known as Pes Planus or fallen arches, are generally caused by the weakening of several tendons or joint malalignment, resulting in the flattening of the foot’s arch.... Read More
Predislocation metatarsal phalangeal joint: a painful condition located under the toe area by the ball of the foot. This is an area where a particular joint (usually below the second... Read More
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, also known as posterior tibial tendonitis, is usually caused by a tendon that is being overstretched and weakened. It can lead to a very serious flatfoot... Read More
Callus/ intra plantar keratosis (IPK) is the thickening of skin that occurs in areas of excess pressure on the bottom of your foot. By placing a marker on the foot... Read More
Turf Toe: This condition is essentially a sprain of the big toe joint. The ligaments that surround the big toe joint are injured. Sesamoid bones under the big toe joint... Read More
Achilles Tendonitis, also known as or Posterior/ Back Heel Pain or Haglund’s Deformity, is caused by the pulling or tearing of the tendon, or the formation of a spur on... Read More
Chronic Ankle Sprains: This condition is usually caused by walking, running, or sports play. After rolling your ankle one time, you develop a greater chance of rolling your ankle again.... Read More
Sesamoiditis: This is a painful condition located under the big toe area of the ball of the foot. Two “sesamoid” bones can become inflamed and sore from the constant pounding... Read More
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome: This is a painful condition that most people think originates from the outside of the ankle, but in fact it comes from a joint one inch below... Read More
A common condition where one side of the body is longer than the other. An orthotic with correction on the short side of the body will equalize the discrepancy. If... Read More
Plantar Fasciitis is a condition leading to heel or arch pain. It is similar to a condition known as Heel Spur. Both conditions are caused by the overstretching of a... Read More
Neuroma (Morton’s Neuroma): This is a very painful, swollen nerve condition that occurs at the bottom of the foot where your toes begin. It is usually the 2nd and 3rd... Read More
Metatarsalgia: this is a condition where pain is felt in the bottom or “ball” (front) of the foot. It can also cause numbing of the toes. Metatarsal bars or pads... Read More
Bunions (Hallux Valgus): A progressive condition in which there is a bony prominence that protrudes near the big toe joint causing pain from the overlying shoe. A properly chosen orthotic... Read More
Hallux Rigidus (also known as Hallux Limitus or Dorsal Bunion): This is a condition where pain is felt within the big toe joint. It is caused by stiffness as well... Read More
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