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Sesamoiditis is a condition affects the ball
of the foot. Specifically, Sesamoiditis refers
to the irritation of the sesamoid bones (tiny
bones that lead to the big toe), which can become
irritated and possibly fractured each time you
push off the ground with the toes.
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Metatarsal pads to redistribute pressure of weight
bearing to other parts of the forefoot. |
Apply ice to
painful area for 10 to 15 minutes after exercise,
or after any activity that aggravates the area. |
Wear wide toed,
flat shoes to allow the joint to heal. |
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A blister is a bubble of fluid under the outer
layer of skin. The fluid may be clear or filled
with blood or pus. There are many possible causes
of blisters including a burn, disease, an allergic
reaction, or from your skin rubbing against
something.
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Make
sure your shoes are well fitting |
Try wearing
2 pairs of socks - this helps prevent the foot
rubbing up against the shoe |
Use an anti-blister
cream before taking part in vigorous walks or
runs |
For plantar blisters,
use a cushioning insole or forefoot cushioning
insert |
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Corns and calluses develop when normal skin
activity is over-stimulated resulting in a thickening
layer of skin. This over-stimulation can result
from congenital, hormonal, occupational &
infective factors
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Wear
wide toed, low-heeled shoes
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Use a pumice
stone |
| See Podiatrist/Chiropodist for advice |
Moisturise the
foot daily
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Use padding for
the ball of the foot
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Pes planus otherwise termed as flat feet is
a biomechanical problem, where the arch of the
foot appears flattened. This causes the foot
to roll inwards in order to gain contact with
the floor and support the weight of the body.
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Is treated with
orthotics (special insoles) to provide biomechanical
support |
If there is little room in
the shoe, try using a valgus pad |
Ensure you see a doctor/podiatrist
if the condition/pain does not improve |
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Feet contain 250,000 sweat glands that constantly
secrete moisture to keep feet moist, supple
and healthy. However many feet are prone to
excessive sweating, which can lead to irritable
feet.
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Keep feet clean
and dry |
Wear breathable
cotton or woolen socks. |
| Try wearing spacious leather shoes |
Try using a cream or spray
with deodorising properties
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Heel Pain Syndrome is caused by repetitive pressure
placed on the heel of the foot when walking,
which causes soreness of the heel. Three types
of heel pain include Bursitis, Plantar Fasciitis
and General Heel Pain Syndrome.
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Cold presses
or ice packs |
Anti-inflammatory tablets
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| Cushioning heel pads |
| Massaging the foot / muscle stimulation |
| Stretching exercises |
Insoles or orthotics
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The metatarsal region refers to the ball of
the foot. Metatarsalgia is a burning sensation
in the ball of the foot that can be either mild
or severe, and can sometimes be a recurring
problem
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Metatarsal supports |
Ball of the foot cushions
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| Reusable gel pads |
| Insoles or orthotics |
| Stretching exercises |
Shoes with wide toe box and
sensible heels
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Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that usually
appears between the toes, however the infection
can affect any part of the foot or toenail.
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Let feet breathe
throughout the day |
Bathe the foot at least once
a day with soap and warm water |
| Don't share socks, footwear or towels |
| Try using specialist Athletes Foot creams such
as Lamisil At Cream or Spray |
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Shin splints can cause pain in the front lower
leg due to minor tearing of the anterior muscle
(muscle between mid-foot and knee) from the
shin bone. There are two types of shin splints:
Anterior Shin Splints, located in the tibia
(front portion of shin) and posterior Shin Splints,
located on the medial (inside) part of the tibia
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Gentle stretching
of the posterior leg muscles before and after
exercise |
Apply ice after exercise
to reduce swelling |
| Rest the leg as much as possible |
| When exercising avoid running uphill or on hard
surfaces |
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The Achilles tendon is a large tendon that
joins with the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle,
and inserts into the calcaneous (heel bone)
at the back of the leg. Achilles tendonitis
is where the tendon becomes inflamed or begins
to degenerate.
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Orthotic inserts
for prevention and heel raises for treatment. |
Adequate stretching before
exercise |
| Reduce length of activity |
| Avoid walking/running uphill |
Apply ice to the Achilles
tendon after exercise to reduce inflammation
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