23rd July 2009
Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, hips or lower back. Often there is a connection between these complaints and the way you walk. This article sheds more light on knee pain and in particular how abnormal foot mechanics or asymmetry in our g...
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11th June 2009
The most common cause of heel pain and heel spurs is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. This is Latin for inflammation of the Plantar Fascia. The Plantar Fascia is the broad band of fibrous tissue that runs under the foot and that forms your arch. Beca...
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11th June 2009
This article sheds some light on a common type of foot pain called Metatarsalgia, more commonly known as Ball of Foot Pain.
Metatarsalgia - Ball of Foot Pain
Pain in the balls of the feet (Latin: Metatarsalgia) is a very common foot complaint, in pa...
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18th May 2009
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common foot complaint and the main cause of heel pain, heel spurs and also arch pain. Millions of people suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, especially the over 50's. Fortunately for 80-90% of Plantar Fasciitis sufferers there are...
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27th March 2009
Pronation and supination are commonly heard terms, often in association with fallen arches, high arches, flat feet etc. This article explains the meaning of these terms and looks in particular at the problem of over-pronation. You will read about the foll...
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18th February 2009
This article will help you understand:
- What Orthotics are
- Different types of Orthotics available
- Difference between Orthotic Insoles and regular Footbeds
- How Orthotics work
- Which common ailments can be treated with Orthotics
Wh...
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17th February 2009
Heel pain is by far the most common foot complaint that affects millions of people around the world. Plantar Fasciitis is the ailment that is often associated with the symptoms of Heel Pain and Heel Spurs.
This article enumerates the features:
• W...
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