MTP Synovitis

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:16:37+08:00 MTP Synovitis is a sharp or aching pain in the ball of the foot almost always centered from the base of the second toe. It is an indicator of the smaller bone in the toe separating from the larger metatarsal bone in the foot due to increased stress on the joint of the toe. WHAT CAUSES MTP SYNOVITIS? MTP Synovitis can be caused by increased stress on the joint of the base of the big toe. This stress can cause inflammation and degeneration of the ligaments and surrounding tissues. Activities that put an excessive amount of stress on the ball of the foot...

Metatarsalgia

shop-mgr2022-12-29T15:04:43+08:00 Metatarsalgia is a common foot condition where the Metatarsal bones, which connect your arch to your toes, become sore from injury or overuse and the area around them becomes inflamed. This causes pain in the ball of your foot generally located near your big toe. WHAT CAUSES METATARSALGIA? High-impact sports Overuse Excessive Pronation Hammertoe Stress Fractures Age. The pads in feet become thinner over time and do not offer as much protection over time. Poorly fitting shoes such as shoes that are too tight or lack support. For women, high heels are a common cause of Metatarsalgia because the shoe forces the ball of the foot to carry...

Midfoot Sprain

shop-mgr2022-12-29T14:43:43+08:00 A Midfoot Sprain is a common type of foot sprain that effects the ligaments in the middle of your foot. The Midfoot Sprain can start as a small injury that can worsen as instability increases due to sprained ligaments. WHAT CAUSES MIDFOOT SPRAIN? Midfoot Sprains occur when a large amount of force or weight is applied throught the center of the foot. Football, hockey, and other contact sports can cause a Midfoot Sprain when the heel is lifted off the ground and weight is applied - through someone falling, etc. - onto the foot. Another cause is due to the toes being forcefully...

Morton’s Neuroma

shop-mgr2022-12-29T14:21:57+08:00 Morton's Neuroma is a thickening or enlargement of nerve tissue that usually affects the foot between the third and fourth toes. Morton's Neuroma is also referred to as Intermetatarsal Neuroma. Also called Morton's metatarsalgia, Morton's disease, Morton's neuralgia, Morton metatarsalgia, Morton nerve entrapment, plantar neuroma, or intermetatarsal neuroma. WHAT CAUSES MORTON'S NEUROMA? Morton's Neuroma is caused by the bones of the third and fourth toes squeezing a nerve that runs between them. It can occur after significant pressure has been placed on the forefoot area from activities such as walking, running, standing, and jumping. Footwear that has pointed toes or high heels can...

Neuropathic Ulcer

shop-mgr2022-12-29T14:16:55+08:00 GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. A Neuropathic Ulcer results in an open sore on the foot and usually occurs in diabetics. In some cases there is little to no feeling in the foot which means the patient can't feel when there is a blister or callus on the foot. This leads to the patient neglecting the sore which then gets worse and worse until it finally manifests as an open sore. WHAT CAUSES A NEUROPATHIC ULCER? A Neuropathic Ulcer can be caused by: Wearing shoes that are too tight. A sore can develop at the location where the shoe rubs against the skin Uncontrolled...