Craig Payne

Pigeon-toed, or inwardly turned feet, is a condition that is often viewed as a physical flaw, with many individuals seeking medical attention to correct it. However, there are advantages to being...

The foot is a complex biomechanical structure that has to do a lot of work. As it is such complex structure, there is a lot that can go wrong with it. There are many biomechanical deviations in the...

Metatarsus adductus is a common foot condition where the front part of the foot turns inward, causing the toes to point inward as well. This condition can cause discomfort and pain when walking, and...

Cimetidine is a commonly used drug to treat gastrointestinal conditions. The affect of this medicine is to stop the production of stomach acid. One of these conditions is called gastroesophageal...

Bunions are a common problem of the foot and can be painful. They are an enlargement of the big toe joint and are usually associated with a deviation of the big toe towards the smaller toes. They are...

Plantar fasciitis is the most common musculoskeletal problem seen in the foot. It is an inflammation and degeneration of the plantar fascia which is a long ligament that supports the arch of the foot...

The main purpose of a runner having proper running shoes is to help prevent injury and help them run faster. The use of the wrong running shoe for a runner is considered to increase the risk for...

Severs disease (also called calcaneal apophysitis) is a very common condition involving the heel bone in kids which affects the growth region or area at the rear of the heel bone. This growing region...

Flat feet are a common problem and are often not necessarily an issue. It can increase the risk for other problems developing and may become symptomatic on its own. For this reason, flat feet is often...

Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are a common foot deformity that affects many people worldwide. They are characterized by a bony bump on the base of the big toe that can cause pain, discomfort...

The Vibram Five Fingers footwear are a type of footwear that was released in 2004 and was designed to fit the foot like a glove with a pocket for each toe, like the gloves. They were initially...

Occasionally you need to simply do what you need to do. For those who have a bunion the advice which health care professionals are going to give you is likely to be certain that your footwear is of an...

Diabetes is a common problem in society today. The costs to the individual and to society are high. At the same time so much can be done to prevent it and ameliorate the consequences of diabetes. Foot...

Mueller-Weiss Disease, also known as Mueller-Weiss Syndrome or and Aseptic Necrosis of the Navicular Bone, is a rare foot disorder that affects the navicular bone, one of the tarsal bones in the...

We often take our feet for granted, but they bear the weight of our entire body as we go about our daily lives. Its not until something goes wrong that we take notice. Probably one of the most common...