So it is the repeated pressure or friction that causes foot corns. If that can be avoided, the corn may gradually go away on its own. However, if the corn is very large, painful, or infected, it is advisable to consult a podiatrist. One of…

Bunions are painful lumps at the side of the big toe joint that don't go away by normal means. These lumps prevent a regular shoe from fitting properly over the affected foot and stop the sufferer from leading a normal active life due to t…

Orthoses in this group were fabricated with an arch support and 5º medial wedge. This group consisted of six subjects with a mean duration of treatment of 7.2 months (4- to 10-month range). Three individuals in this group perceived their c…

Chronic ankle instability is characterized as a recurrent sprain or weakness in the outside or lateral ankle. This is different from an isolated injury. With chronic ankle instability, patients will complain of their ankles "turning over" …