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Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
Athlete’s foot is a misleading term because it is not limited to athletes and can affect any person. Athlete’s foot refers to a fungal infection of the skin that commonly occurs between the toes and on the bottom of feet. This infection can spread to other areas of the feet, hands and skin. The skin. . . continue reading
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Bunions (Hallux Abducto Valgus)
Bunions represent the abnormal rotation and alignment of the bones of the big toe joint. Bunions result from abnormal biomechanics, heredity (our genes) and ill-fitting footwear. Hammer toes, clawed toes, corns, callus and arthritis can commonly be found associated with Bunions. At the Mount Joy Foot Clinic, we focus on non-surgical treatment options to help. . . continue reading
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Callus
Callus is an area of thick hard skin caused by excessive pressure placed on your feet. Callus forms to provide protection to these high-pressure areas. However, callus can sometimes become excessive, resulting in unsightly feet and become painful. At the Mount Joy Foot Clinic your callus can be removed safely by the Chiropodist with sterilized. . . continue reading
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Children’s Feet
What you need to know: Children’s feet differ from those of adults, as they are soft and pliable making them prone to damage from abnormal pressure, such as shoes that are too small. Foot care can begin in infancy by keeping your baby’s feet free from constriction. Making time for your baby to kick freely will. . . continue reading
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Corns
Corns represent a small, usually circular are that has thickened to shoe pressure or an underlying structural problem (bunions, hammer toes). When walking or when wearing certain types of shoes, corns can irritate the nerves found in the deeper layers of the skin. This can cause significant pain. Corns can be located on various areas. . . continue reading
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Cracked heels
Cracked heels or heel fissures are a common foot problem. Cracked heels are caused by dry skin and can become complicated to deal with when excessive callus develops around the heels. Most of the times cracked heels are unsightly, but when the heel fissures become very deep, they can become painful to stand on, can. . . continue reading
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Diabetic Foot Care
Foot problems are a big risk in people with Diabetes. People with Diabetes must constantly monitor their feet and keep them healthy if they want to avoid any serious consequences. With a Diabetic foot, an injury as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes. . . continue reading
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Flat Feet (pes planus)
Flat feet are a condition where you lack a normal arch at the inner aspect of the foot when standing. This commonly occurs in both feet but can be more severe on one side. Flat feet can be hereditary, be caused by abnormal biomechanics, weakened/ruptured tendons (posterior tibial tendon) and neurological conditions (Cerebral palsy, spina. . . continue reading
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Fungal Nails (onychomycosis)
If your toenail(s) have become thick and discoloured, it is possible that your nails may have a fungal infection. The fungus may infect only one toenail but commonly a fungal infection is found in more than one nail. Several treatment options are used to fight fungal nail infections ranging from oral medications to various topical. . . continue reading
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Heel Pain (plantar fasciitis)
A very common complaint, heel pain is caused by excessive stress placed on plantar fascia (a fibrous tissue found on the bottom of our feet) especially at the attachment site on the heel bone (calcaneus). Excessive stress on the plantar fascia results in inflammation and swelling under the heel leading to a sharp pain after. . . continue reading
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Ingrown Toenails (onychocryptosis)
What is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe. If an ingrown nail causes a break in. . . continue reading
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Neuroma (Plantar digital neuritis | Morton’s Neuroma)
Morton’s Neuroma: A neuroma represents an inflammation of a nerve located under the ball of the foot that controls sensation of the third and fourth toes. The nerve may become enlarged and pain symptoms occur when wearing tight fitting and/or high-heeled shoes. A neuroma is commonly caused by abnormal biomechanics, high-heeled shoes, shoes that are. . . continue reading
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Plantar Warts (Verruca Pedis)
A wart represents a viral infection of the skin caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Warts commonly affect the bottom surface of the feet and range from a single wart to several warts of varying sizes. Warts are sometimes confused with callus or corns and can be properly identified by a Chiropodist / Podiatrist.. . . continue reading
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Sports Injuries
Our feet are subject to abnormal stress and injury when participating in athletic activities. Running can place up to three times the body weight on one foot and a poorly functioning foot can become overloaded. Common sports injuries and disorders include shin splints, tendonitis, sprained ankles, stress fractures, heel spurs, and arch pain. Shin splints. . . continue reading
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Thickened Toenails (onychauxic / onychogryphosis)
Our toenails can become thickened and difficult to cut for various reasons (fungus, trauma, poor circulation, skin disorders, etc.) Thickened toenails can become painful and are unsightly to look at. The Mount Joy Foot Clinic can cut and thin your nails back to a normal thickness allowing you to feel more confident about your nails.
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Toe Deformities (Hammer toes/Clawed toes/Mallet toes/Retracted toes)
Most people refer to all small toe deformities as hammer toes. In fact, there are four variations of small toe deformities which include hammer toes, claw toes, mallet toes and retracted toes. Each is determined by what is happening at the small joints in our toes. Deformities of the lesser toes can be attributed to. . . continue reading
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