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Heel Spurs

A heel spur is a bony outgrowth on the heel bone or calcaneus

. The calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot and is located below the talus. It plays an important role in weight bearing and movement. Moreover, it serves as an attachment point for two very important anatomical structures, namely:

The plantar fascia: a thick fibrous sheet attached at the anterior aspect of the calcaneus, spreading from heel to toes

The Achilles tendon: the strongest tendon in the body that joins the calf muscles to the back of the heel bone.

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Effects on foot physiology:

The high arch affects the normal mechanics of the foot, making it rigid and decreasing its shock-absorbing capability. The foot is less well balanced and does not distribute load as efficiently as a foot with a normal arch shape.

The usual complaints associated with pes cavus include:

Pain on the lateral side of the foot

Metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot)

Plantar fasciitis (pain at the bottom of the heel)

Achilles tendonitis (pain at the back of the heel)

Ankle arthritis (inflammation of the ankle joint)

Callosities (thickening of the skin over painful areas)

Problems with wearing shoes

Stress fractures

Knee and lower back pain

Treatment is here: http://www.docpods.com/high-arched-feet-pes-cavus-inverted-foot-types

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Calf muscle strain

Calf strain‬ or ‪calf pull‬ refers to ‪over stretching‬ of the calf muscle leading to tearing of the muscle fibers. The calf muscle is made up of two separate muscles; namely the gastrocnemius, which is the outer larger muscle and which has a prominent bulge. It is responsible for bending the knee and the ankle joint. The other is the soleus, which lies deeper to the gastrocnemius muscle and is involved in movement at the ankle joint alone.

More info: http://www.docpods.com/calf-strain

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Our orthotics do not overcorrect the foot and help to keep it in a neutral position so it can support and comfort the foot without taking away the natural fu...

Our orthotics do not overcorrect the foot and help to keep it in a neutral position so it can support and comfort the foot without taking away the natural function of the foot.

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Smelly, Sweaty Feet - Why do my feet smell ?

Hands and feet sweat up to three times as much as any other part of the body. Healthy feet should not smell. Eccrine sweat is odorless and sterile and only becomes smelly when broken down by microbial action.

Factors that contribute to smelly feet are hyperhydrosis (increased sweating) and maceration (sogginess) due to inhibition of evaporation by socks or footwear.

Sweating may be increased by many factors including anxiety, fear, anguish and pain. Other factors include heat, exercise, illness, hormonal disorders (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, pregnancy, menopause and anemia. Metabolic factors including obesity, gout, alcohol and drugs may also increase sweating.

more info: http://www.docpods.com/smelly-feet

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‎Knee Pain‬ / Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome

‎Osgood Schlatters Syndrome‬ is a similar process to Severs Disease, however on this occasion it occurs just below the knee cap. This is also a dull type pain that is worse with exercise. On this occasion the growth plate is on the upper part of the shin bone. When the feet excessively pronate (roll in) this causes the entire lower limb to internally rotate, this puts excessive loads on the growth plate in the knee and causes pain.

Docpods help to prevent both Severs Disease and Osgood Schlatters Syndrome through limiting the amount of ‎pronation‬. This helps to relieve the strain on the growth centers through mechanical unloading in young adults and in turn reduces the amount of pain.

More information at: http://www.docpods.com/osgood-schlatters-disease

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How to choose #kids_shoes?

Selecting the right footwear for your children is not only important for their comfort, but also for optimal foot development. Newborns have flat feet, which later on develop the normal arch shape. It is in these early years that a wrong choice of #footwear may hamper normal development and lead to foot problems, most commonly fallen arches or #flat_arched_feet. Remember when selecting #shoes_for_your_children. See more at: http://www.docpods.com/how-to-choose-kids-shoes

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#Corns and #Callous

Thickening of the skin is the body's defense against friction and pressure of everyday walking. This prevents the skin from splitting when walking. When the pressure is severe enough a callous (thickened skin) will develop directly over the area where the pressure is applied. When this pressure is applied in the same position for long enough, eventually that skin will thicken more than the surrounding skin causing a very specific type of #thickened_skin called a corn. When the foot is functioning normally the pressure is distributed relatively evenly across the bottom of the foot. When there is excess rolling in of the feet the pressure....

Keep reading at: http://www.docpods.com/corns-callus

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Do you suffer from Plantar fat pad ‪#‎atrophy‬?

The solution is here.

A cause of pain in the ball of the foot

Plantar fat pad atrophy refers to the breakdown or thinning of the protective fatty cushion located underneath the heads of the metatarsal bones in the ball of the foot. This fat pad is there to cushion the load of our body as we walk or stand. Its absence, whether partial or complete, leads to pain in the ball of the foot when we move or stand, and may adversely affect our gait.

Why do we need a fat pad in the ball of the foot?

Learn more at: http://www.docpods.com/Plantar-fat-pad-atrophy

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The 4 Degrees of Separation Between

Pain & Pleasure

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"Generalized ache in the backs of the legs and behind the knees which is aggravated by standing, walking for long periods or at the end of the day".

This is a common condition caused by excessive rolling in of the foot (excessive pronation). The muscles of the lower limb attempt to stop this excessive pronation and become fatigued. This leads to muscle ache and discomfort in the muscles. Treatment of Tired Legs / Excessive pronation / Flat Feet Orthotic Innersoles (Docpods) to maintain the arch of the foot Wearing supportive well fitted footwear Exercises to help to control the active position of the foot.

Docpods orthotics support the natural arches of the foot and help to reduce the workload on the foot and lower limb. This means reduced activity of the muscles on the lower limb and foot, and less aches and pains in the leg.

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Foot Pain - what are the most common causes?

Foot pain is one of the most common afflictions that affect people worldwide. Recent studies suggest that as many as 3 out of 4 people have suffered some form of foot pain over their lifetime. Pain is usually an indicator that something is wrong and needs attention, a sort of message from the body to change something. As people are living longer due to the reduction of infectious disease, there is now a greater incidence of overuse and age related diseases that come with this longevity. Just as any mechanical joint or structure will wear with use so does our body over time. Not only are foot problems painful but if left unattended they can threaten people's mobility, independence and in some extreme cases their life. Foot pain and painful feet as a whole can be divided into three broad categories; 1. Biomechanical Foot Pain – Pain relating to poor function of the foot. This is the most common cause of foot pain. Due to the mechanical nature of this type of pain it usually gets worse with activity. Biomechanical problems are responsible for conditions such as metatarsalgia,plantar fasciitis and heel pain, knee pain and childrens growing pains. For help on identifying your foot pain, go to our homepage and "CLICK WHERE YOUR FOOT HURTS". This will identify your foot pain and treatment. 2. Infection and foot pain – Usually a microbial infection that enters the foot through any available portal (trauma site). 3. Systemic disease and foot pain – such as diabetes affecting blood supply and neural innovation. Most commonly foot pain is due to one or more of the above situations in combination, rather than in isolation. If any of the above listed possible causes of foot pain are ignored then the results of treatment may be limited.

1. Biomechanics and foot pain For the foot to function correctly in gait (walking), it is imperative for it to be in an efficient neutral position (neither rolled in (over pronation), or out). The position and the structure of the foot will ultimately determine how it will function when walking. The foot can be placed in an inefficient position by the following factors; An abnormal foot alignment or shape, Excessive weight (obesity), Footwear faults - excessively worn footwear, high heels, tight shoes, poorly made shoes, Trauma – fractures, sprains, bruises etc… When any of these conditions are present they cause the foot to function inefficiently. Due to the repetitive nature of walking, any small abnormality in the foot is capable of causing wear and sore feet. 2. Infections and foot pain Many forms of infection occur in the foot. These include bacterial infections (infect trauma sites), viral infections (warts), mycotic infections (fungal nails) and can cause pain and discomfort. Bacterial infections are possibly the most significant class, as they have the ability to cause death. 3. Systemic diseases and foot pain The foot will be affected by systemic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and aids to mention a few. Each disease will affect the foot in its own unique way. Example 1 – Diabetes will affect the neural innovation and blood supply of the foot. This leads to a foot that will not feel trauma (nerve damage) and not heal well due to the lack of blood supply(blood vessel damage). This leaves the foot “at risk” of infection and the complications that infection can cause. Example 2 – Arthritis is another systemic disease that will affect all of the joints in the body including the feet. This will lead to significant pain and deformity in the foot especially when coupled with a mechanical abnormality. When considering possible treatment for foot pain it is important to consider all of the above. Treatment can them be aimed at eliminating the most likely causes of the discomfort. Most commonly a combination of the 3 categories is responsible for the onset of foot pain.

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