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What is Cuboid Syndrome? Cuboid syndrome occurs when the cuboid bone has shifted out of place. The cuboid bone is located on the outside of the foot, in the small dip after the heel bone. The bone may shift to…
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How Diabetics Can Protect Their Feet It is important for diabetics to be aware of their feet, as they can develop complications which can affect the feet. Even if your diabetes is under control, it is still important to look…
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Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome What is Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome? First, it is important to know about the Illiotibial (IT) band. The IT band It is a structure that connects to muscles around the outside of the hip, and to…
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Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain What is Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain? The anterior tibialis muscle pain comes from the muscle, which lies at the front of the lower leg, and attaches to the top of the foot. Pain in this area…
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) What is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)? Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) occurs when the tibialis posterior muscle is not functioning properly. This muscle originates on the inside of the lower leg (tibia), travels…
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Leg Length Discrepancy What is it? A leg length discrepancy is when one leg is shorter than the other. This can be a structural or a functional difference, which are both treated differently. A structural difference occurs when one leg…
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is pain at the patellofemoral joint. This joint is the contact point between the knee cap (patella) and the upper leg bone (femur). The knee cap (patella)…
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Calcaneal Fat Pad Contusion/Fat Pad Syndrome What is it? Calcaneal fat pad contusion, or fat pad syndrome, occurs when the fat pad under the heel becomes irritated. There is a fat pad that sits under the heel to protect…
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Diabetes and the Feet Diabetic complications can lead to problems in the feet. These problems can become serious if not taken care of. Those with diabetes should be monitoring their feet to prevent these problems from worsening. What is Diabetes?…
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Knee Osteoarthritis What is it? Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in the knee wears down causing friction at the knee joint. This cartilage may wear down until the bones are rubbing together without the protection of the cartilage. Knee…