Craig Payne

Barefoot running was a big fad about 10 years ago that lasted a few years and attracted a lot of interest, especially in social media. In late 2008 to early 2009 there were increasing claims that...

About 10 years ago, the toning shoes were all the rage. These were shoes that were supposed to help you tone up and get an extra workout when wearing them. Some even claimed to shape the ‘butt’ and...

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons for pain in the feet. The most common reason for pain in the heel in adults is plantar fasciitis and the most common reason for heel pain in children is a...

A **Chevron osteotomy** is a surgical procedure commonly used to correct **bunions** (hallux valgus), a deformity where the big toe deviates toward the other toes, causing a bony bump at the base of...

Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot that is usually recognized at birth. The term clubfoot refers to a variety of different types of foot deformity, with the most common being what is called a talipes...

A vertical talus or a congenital vertical talus is a rare deformity of the foot that is usually present at birth. It is an extreme type of flatfoot that may affect one or both feet. The talus is small...

A gait analysis is an assessment technique often used by clinicians to analyse the way that their clients walk or run. The purpose of it is to assess if the gait is contributing to any problems that...

Chilblains, also known as pernio, are a common condition that occurs due to the exposure of the skin to cold temperatures. It causes redness, itching, and swelling in the affected areas, such as the...

A Joplin’s Neuroma or neuritis is an entrapment or pinching of what is called the medial plantar digital nerve. This never provides sensation to the medial side and parts of the top and bottom of the...

A common reason for shooting pains in the foot is what is called a Morton's Neuroma which can be painful and often debilitating disorder involving the small nerves in the forefoot. The neuroma is a...

The top of the foot has occasionally been referred to as the "saddle" as it is thought to resemble the back of a horse where the saddle might go. There is particular deformity or lump that can develop...

There is a condition called a tarsal coalition in which two of the bones in the tarsal region (rearfoot) of the foot are abnormally fused together. This tarsal region of the foot includes seven bones...

Trench foot is a serious condition of the foot that is not very common these days that results from your feet being kept wet for longer periods of time. Historically, trench foot first gained...

Injury in sport is common and this can be a significant problem especially in professional sports as it affects the ability to play. One reasonable common injury is what is called turf toe. This is an...

An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage in the arch of the foot that may or may not cause problems. It is also referred to as an os navicularum or os tibiale externum. It is...