Bilateral metatarsalgia: when both feet hurt
Bilateral metatarsalgia is pain under the ball of both feet, usually from overload, footwear or foot shape. The causes and how it is treated.
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Foot and ankle health guides by Dr. Luigi Manzi: bunions, heel pain, the Achilles tendon and minimally invasive foot surgery.
Is osteoarthritis really a debilitating disease? Let me explain as a doctor.
Is osteoarthritis really a debilitating disease? It can be, but not always: it depends on the joint, stage and management. Dr. Luigi Manzi answers.
The tibiotalar joint: What you need to know about the ankle
The tibiotalar joint is where the tibia, fibula and talus meet to form the ankle. How it moves, why it is so loaded and the problems that can affect it.
Tendon Thickening: What You Need to Know
Tendon thickening is a sign of tendinopathy: the tendon swells and stiffens after overuse, often in the Achilles. The causes, how it is diagnosed and treated.
Foot irritation: when our faithful companions make us suffer
Foot irritation is not always down to shoes: sweat, fungal infections, allergies, friction and skin conditions are often behind it. The causes and remedies.
Heel surgery stop: when your heel won't stop hurting
Heel surgery is considered when plantar fasciitis no longer responds to conservative treatment. When it is indicated, what it involves and the recovery.
Nerve Infections: What You Need to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Nerve infections, or infectious neuritis, cause pain, tingling and weakness along the affected nerve. The causes and how they are treated.
Hammer Toe: When Your Big Toe Hurts and Gets Deformed
Hammer toe is a bend in the middle joint of a toe that becomes fixed over time, causing pain and corns. The causes, how it progresses and the treatments.
Bone callus on the foot: what you need to know and how to treat it
A bone callus on the foot is new bone that forms where the bone has been irritated or has healed after a fracture, often at the heel. The causes and treatment.
Heel fracture: when pain changes everything
A heel fracture, or calcaneus fracture, usually follows a fall from height or a road accident. The symptoms, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.
How long does it take to heal from plantar fasciitis?
How long it takes to heal from plantar fasciitis depends on how early treatment starts and how consistent it is. The typical timeline and what speeds recovery.
Plantar Fasciitis Physiotherapy: Can It Really Help You?
Plantar fasciitis physiotherapy, with stretching, strengthening and manual therapy, has evidence behind it. What a program includes and how long results take.