We specialize in the prevention and treatment of many foot conditions. Our practitioners will assess your condition and provide quality foot care so you can get back to your daily activities again. Our clinic puts your feet first. We offer care and preventative screening services to patients of all ages - from children to seniors.
Whether you're an athlete or have a specific medical condition, such as arthritis, diabetes or a foot deformity, we'll give you the appropriate podiatric care. We offer orthopaedic appliances to help relieve specific conditions or to help improve your biomechanics. We can provide braces for your ankles, knees, or spine, as well as offer custom made orthotics using the latest technology in orthotics casting.
Whether you're an athlete or have a specific medical condition, such as arthritis, diabetes or a foot deformity, we'll give you the appropriate podiatric care. We offer orthopaedic appliances to help relieve specific conditions or to help improve your biomechanics. We can provide braces for your ankles, knees, or spine, as well as offer custom made orthotics using the latest technology in orthotics casting.
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Calluses or hyperkeratotic tissue is a result of high pressure points and friction against the skin. To prevent further damage to these areas, skin responds by building up layers of thick, hard skin creating calluses. They usually develop on the plantar surfaces (bottom) of the feet, ball of the foot, heels, or the top of bony protuberances.
Chondromalacia patella syndrome is pain behind or beside the patella (kneecap) due to the softening/breakdown of the cartilage that lines the underside of the patella. The pain becomes more pronounced with physical activity, climbing, squatting or after prolonged sitting.
It can be a result of a trauma (acute or over use), poor patellar tracking, poor alignment of the foot (flat feet, high arched foot) ankle instability, limb length discrepancy, muscle imbalance, and knee joint position (knocked knees, bowed legged).Anyone can suffer from this condition but it is more prevalent in athletes, young adolescents, females and people suffering from biomechanical and misalignment issues.
It can be a result of a trauma (acute or over use), poor patellar tracking, poor alignment of the foot (flat feet, high arched foot) ankle instability, limb length discrepancy, muscle imbalance, and knee joint position (knocked knees, bowed legged).Anyone can suffer from this condition but it is more prevalent in athletes, young adolescents, females and people suffering from biomechanical and misalignment issues.
People diagnosed with diabetes often suffer from diabetic related foot problems. In most cases, lack of sensation, weak circulation and foot injuries are the main culprit. Fortunately, most of these problems can be prevented with proper foot care and proper shoe selection. All individuals diagnosed with diabetes should have their feet checked by a chiropodist or podiatrist on a regular basis to avoid serious complications.
Diabetic foot problems are a leading cause of amputations of the lower limbs. Worldwide statistics indicate that, every 30 seconds, a limb is lost due to diabetic complications. In most cases, open sores (ulcers) on the bottom of the feet lead to bacterial infection and possible amputation.
However, research indicates that most diabetic foot ulcers are preventable with regulated blood sugar control and regular foot care that addresses all potential factors leading to ulceration.Potentially serous complications of diabetes include ulcers and infections. Deep ulcers on the first metatarsal head are common since it's a high pressure point area.
However, research indicates that most diabetic foot ulcers are preventable with regulated blood sugar control and regular foot care that addresses all potential factors leading to ulceration.Potentially serous complications of diabetes include ulcers and infections. Deep ulcers on the first metatarsal head are common since it's a high pressure point area.
Hammertoe is a condition where the middle of the toe bends upward. Joints at the end or in the middle of the toe may be affected as well, causing the toe to contract and curl into the shape of a hammer. Hammertoes vary in severity and in the number of joints affected.
Anyone can get hammertoes, but the most common causes are related to faulty foot biomechanics (flat feet or high arched feet), a muscle imbalance, tight fitting footwear, injury, arthritis and diabetes.Before starting treatment, a proper assessment by a chiropodist/podiatrist or family physician is required.
Anyone can get hammertoes, but the most common causes are related to faulty foot biomechanics (flat feet or high arched feet), a muscle imbalance, tight fitting footwear, injury, arthritis and diabetes.Before starting treatment, a proper assessment by a chiropodist/podiatrist or family physician is required.
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