Knee Pain (Sports)
Knee pain in athletes and active people is often the result of how the foot and lower leg move together under repeated load, rather than an issue with the knee joint itself. When the feet roll inward more than they should excess pronation it causes internal rotation of the tibia, which can skew the knee […]
Read moreMetatarsalgia (ball of foot pain)
Metatarsalgia is a general term for pain in the metatarsal area, the ball of the foot, just before the toes. It’s commonly located under the 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads, or sometimes isolated near the big toe. While not usually considered a serious condition, it can significantly affect quality of life and daily activity. What Causes Metatarsalgia? Causes […]
Read moreMorton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is a condition causing pain around the ball of the foot, usually between the second, third and fourth toes. It’s caused by thickening of tissue around the nerves leading to the toes, which creates sharp pain or a burning, stinging or numb sensation. What Causes Morton’s Neuroma? Morton’s Neuroma is often linked with high-heeled or […]
Read moreOsgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. While it can be uncomfortable and disruptive to sport and activity, it’s generally very manageable with the right approach. What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? This condition is caused by irregularities in the rate of bone formation and […]
Read morePigeon Toe & Out-Toe (Tibial Torsion)
Around 85% of the population walks either pigeon-toed or out-toed to some degree, so if you’ve noticed this in your child, you’re far from alone. What’s less well known is that, for many years, this was assumed to simply correct itself with age and in most cases, it doesn’t. What Is Tibial Torsion? Pigeon-toeing and out-toeing are both forms of tibial torsion – a twist […]
Read morePlantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue running under the foot from heel to toes. It’s one of the most common causes of heel and arch pain we see, and while “heel pain” and “plantar fasciitis” are often used interchangeably, this page focuses on the condition […]
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