Your Feet Mount Joy Foot Clinic and Orthotic Centre

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
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
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
Children’s Feet

Children’s feet are continually and rapidly changing and developing. There are several problems that affect Children’s feet and, if implemented early, proper foot care can lead to a healthy foundation. If your child complains about walking, having tired or aching legs, walks abnormally or wears down their shoes abnormally, then an assessment by a Chiropodist. . . continue reading
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
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
Dry Cracked Heels

What are cracked heels? Cracked heels are a common foot problem that are often referred to as heel fissures. Cracked heels are commonly caused by dry skin (xerosis), and made more complicated if the skin around the rim of the heel is thick (callus). For most people this is a nuisance and a cosmetic problem. . . continue reading
Flat Feet (pes planus)

Flat feet are normal in infants and toddlers, because the foot’s arch hasn’t developed yet. Most people’s arches develop throughout childhood, but some people never develop arches. This is a normal variation in foot type, and people may or may not have problems without arches. Lax ligaments can cause flatfeet, as can congenital conditions that. . . continue reading
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
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
Ingrown Toenails (onychocryptosis)

Ingrown toenails can be very painful and can commonly become infected and swollen once the nail has penetrated the skin. Improper nail cutting, chipped toenails, fleshy toes, narrow shoes and/or highly curved toenails are common causes for ingrown toenails. In order to get relief and clear the infection, the nail spike must be removed from. . . continue reading
Morton’s Neuroma

What is Morton’s Neuroma? It is a condition that affects one of the common plantar digital nerves that run between the metatarsal bones in the foot. It most commonly affects the nerve between the third and fourth metatarsal bones, causing pain and numbness in the third and fourth toes. It can also affect the nerve. . . continue reading
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
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
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.
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