Pitted keratolysis is a relatively rare and often misunderstood dermatological condition that primarily affects the soles of the feet. While it may not be a well-known condition, understanding pitted...
Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are a common foot deformity that occurs when the big toe begins to drift toward the second toe, causing a bony bump to form at the base of the big toe joint...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how individuals perceive the world and interact with others. It is characterized by difficulties in social communication...
Toe walking is a common gait pattern observed in younger children where they predominantly walk on their toes instead of using their entire foot. While toe walking can be quite normal in toddlers as...
Foot pain when pregnant is a common issue with as much as half of women who are pregnant suffering from foot pain at some stage through the pregnancy. There are several aspects throughout the...
Heel pain in children is actually quite common. There is a condition that affects the back of heel bone in children called Sever’s disease that a lot of children get. It is a growth plate issue, so...
The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 was one of the most perilous moments of the Cold War, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear conflict. The crisis emerged when the United States discovered that...
Bunions on the foot can be a very frequent problem which affect the joint on the base of the great toe or hallux in which the joint enlarges and the big toe angles over towards the other side of the...
Burning feet is a common problem and hard to get to the bottom of and hard to deal with as it can often not be clear what is causing it. The burning feet syndrome is typically characterised by an odd...
Chilblains are lesions that occur on the foot that are more common in the colder climates. Understanding the cause of any condition goes a long way to help understanding what is happening with them...
There are a lot of completely different foot cream that are available in the marketplace with just about every one of them which claim is the most effective and capable of working wonders to take care...
This may sound a bit odd and the sign is not related to how many toes you have, so its not some sort of congenital deformity of the foot. It is a sign that clinicians commonly observe and comment on...
Obesity is becoming an increasingly urgent public health issue as it increases the risk for so many heath conditions, some of which can be quite serious and this places a substantial burden on health...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While most current treatments focus on managing symptoms like pain and inflammation, future treatments...
Foam rolling is something that has been gaining in popularity among athletes and gym junkies as a supplement to their workout routines. These cylinder shaped foams of varying densities and types are...
Author Bio
Craig Payne is a University lecturer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger and a dad.