Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive, non-surgical method commonly used by podiatrists to reduce heel pain. Contrary to its somewhat intimidating name, ESWT does not send any electricity into the body (you can breathe a sigh of relief now); it...
Dorsiflexion sounds like a complex medical term, but it simply means flexing your foot upward, similar to how it would bend if you were climbing a very steep hill. When you perform dorsiflexion with your foot, you are drawing your toes closer to your body,...
Ankle arthritis is an inflammation of the ankle area that can cause various troubling symptoms such as stiffness, pain, and swelling. These symptoms can be further aggravated by regular activities such as standing and walking, and in many cases patients suffering from...
Research suggests that 15 percent of all patients with diabetes develop diabetic foot ulcers, which are open sores or wounds typically located on the bottom of the foot. If you are a diabetic, it is absolutely critical for you to treat foot injuries as soon as...
If you’ve ever experienced the “pins and needles” feeling of your foot falling asleep, you may have wondered what exactly happens when your foot goes numb. Known in the medical world as “paresthesia,” this strange feeling can...
