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The foot is a complex collection of small joints. We wouldn’t be able to mobilise, balance, stand or complete any complex action without out feet. It allows stabilisation of our body weight whilst also being able to transfer kinetic energy (momentum) to allow us to move more efficiently without wasting much energy. The foot is comprised of the calcaneus (heel bone), and the tarsal and metatarsal joints (bones at the sole of the foot). Due to its everday use it very likely to injury or strain it.
Metatarsalgia is also known as pain at the ball of the foot, this is due to the soft tissue structures around the metatarsals (middle section of the foots) becomes inflamed and painful, this is usually caused by repetitive shock impact…
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is also known as degenerative joint disease and the cause is usually wear and tear. This causes pain due to the cartilage between the joints begins to break down and change…
Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation (swelling) of the Plantar Fascia ligament which found right under our foot. This irritation is caused by the excessive stretching of that ligament and the potential causes include, obesity, over stressing the ligament through…
A stress Fracture also known as micro fractures are small cracks in the bone that are caused through repetitive force that is usually caused by overuse. Often occurs from running long distances or jumping excessively without the adequate recovery time…