13 COMMON
Foot Conditions
How to treat each using traditional techniques and custom milled orthotics.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a condition wherein the Achilles tendon, at or near its insertion to the posterior aspect of the calcaneus, becomes inflamed and causes pain. read article »
Chondromalacia Patella
Also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondomalacia patella is a painful, degenerative cartilage condition that rubs against the medial femoral condyle. read article »
Plantar Fasciitis “Heel Spur Syndrome”
Plantar Fasciitis is a condition wherein the plantar fascia is pulling on the periosteum at the calcaneus therefore causing inflammation and pain. read article »
Bunions “Hallux Valgus”
A bunion is a medial deviation and inflammation of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe. It’s also known as Hallux Valgus. read article »
Hammer Toes
Hammer toe is a condition wherein there is contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint (typically second or third toe). read article »
Shin Splints
A shin splint is a condition wherein the periosteum of the tibia is damaged when it is pulled away by an overstressed tibialis posterior muscle. read article »
Corns
A corn is an area of thickened skin tissue on the top of the toes or in between the toes due to irritation and friction from a bony prominence. read article »
Calluses “Hyperkeratotic Tissue”
A callus is an area of thickened skin tissue on the bottom of the foot due to irritation. They are localized to high-friction areas, typically under bony prominences. read article »
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s neuroma is characterized by pain located in the third interspace. The next most common locations are the second, fourth and first interspaces. read article »
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) “Friction Syndrome”
liotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a condition wherein the iliotibial band is stretched and torqued and the distal end rubs across the lateral condyle of the femur. read article »
Dropped Metatarsal Head
A dropped metatarsal head is a condition where one of the metatarsal bones is lower than the others at the distal end. read article »
Metatarsalgia
Generalized pain underneath the metatarsals. Patients will complain of pain or tenderness on the plantar surface of the foot in the metatarsal area and/or diffused pain in the metatarsal joints. read article »
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referred pain down the leg along the path of the sciatic nerve. read article »