You may hear your podiatrist refer to your bunion as a HAV or hallux valgus. This is when the big toe bends towards the other toes, sometimes, it is painful, swollen and red in colour, with a bit of callus formation. Causes include: GeneticsFootwearArthritisInjury It...
Studies have determined that socks do play a part in redistributing pressure beneath the feet. Pressure can be adjusted or distributed more evenly through choice of the material or the weave as well as the thickness and padding of the sock. Socks can also be...
Arthritis is a disease of the joints which causes them to become inflamed and stiffen. There are three types of arthritis – Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo-arthritis and the less common form, Gout. What is gout and what causes it? Gout is the result of an imbalance of...
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