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Diabetic Neuropathies Diabetic Neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, develop nerve damage throughout the body. Some people with nerve damage have no symptoms. Others may have symptoms such as pain, tingling, or numbness – loss of feeling – in the hands, arms, feet, and legs.…
Common Foot Problems in Diabetic Patients Anyone can have corns, blisters, and other foot problems. But if you have diabetes and your blood glucose stays high, these foot problems can lead to severe infections and in some cases, amputation as well. Corns and calluses are thick layers of skin caused by too much rubbing or…
Better Foot Health for Diabetics – Dr. David G. Armstrong, DPM Dr David Armstrong is Professor of Surgery at The University of Arizona Department of Surgery, Director of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance and the youngest ever podiatrist elected into the American Podiatric Medical Association Hall of Fame. 1. Inspect your feet daily for…
When is the last time you had your kids assessed for physical structural alignment and biomechanics to ensure their growth A+: just as in academic performance? * means preliminary evaluation by prior appointment only. For most parents it’s normal to take their child for regular checkups to ensure they have healthy eyes and teeth, but…
Aging of Feet, Ankles and Lower Limbs During our life span we are heavily dependent on our feet, ankle and lower limb to carry and support us, but we rarely bother to look after them. It is crucial to maintain the alignment and health to prevent any complication, or if they do happen, they should…
Detrimental Effects of Obesity on Lower Limbs Almost every one is concerned about Obesity and consider as “National Health Crisis”, as it affects heart, liver, kidney, lymphatic system, lead to diabetes, etc. However, hardly anyone is concerned about the harmful effect of obesity on lower limb causing severe complications and deformities that affect the mobility…
Foot Care Facts – 3 out of 4 people experience serious foot problems in their lifetime. – The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles. – 1/4 of all the bones in the human body are down in your feet. When these bones are out of alignment, so is the rest…
Heel Spur DEFINITION: The heel bone is the largest bone in the foot and absorbs the most amount of shock and pressure. A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone. Calcium deposits form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel area, causing a bony protrusion, or heel spur to…
Post-Tib Tendonitis DEFINITION Post-Tib Tendonitis is a strain placed on the posterior tibial tendon. The posterior tibial tendon runs along the inside of the ankle and the foot. When there is post-tibial tendon disfunction, the tendon does not function to hold up the arch, resulting in flat feet. This can lead to heel pain, arch…
Over-Pronation (Flat Feet) DEFINITION: Over-pronation, or flat feet, is a common biomechanical problem that occurs in the walking process when a person’s arch collapses upon weight bearing. This motion can cause extreme stress or inflammation on the plantar fascia, potentially causing severe discomfort and leading to other foot problems. CAUSE: Over-pronation is very prominent in…