A corn is a thickened area of skin that grows on the outer layer of the foot.
There are two types of corns:
Treatment
Corns can be removed using various treatments such as laser therapy, cryotherapy (freezing), and more.
Blisters form when the skin of the foot rubs against another surface (such as a shoe, mainly around the heel and sides of the toes). This friction causes the top layer of the skin to separate, and the space between the layers fills with fluid, creating a natural “cushion” for protection. If the blister opens, it may become infected.
Treatment:
Keep the blister clean and dry, protect it with a padded bandage, wear appropriate laced shoes, and use socks to reduce friction. Under no circumstances should you pop them.
A bunion is a deformity of the big toe that develops over several years.
Beyond the aesthetic issue, it can cause pain, difficulty in finding suitable shoes, loss of fat padding, and more.
Treatment:
There are solutions to relieve pain and improve quality of life that do not necessarily require surgery, but an accurate diagnosis is needed.
Calluses form due to pressure and/or friction between the foot and the shoe.
Treatment:
Besides removal, it is essential to prevent recurrence by addressing the underlying causes.
Worn-out shoes, foot pain, ankle pain, and lower back pain may indicate a walking or gait problem, such as:
Treatment Method/Approach:
A biomechanical examination should be performed to determine the source of the problem and treat accordingly – through exercises, better posture, orthotic insoles and/or footwear.
Frostbite occurs when small blood vessels in the skin react to cold temperatures. It typically develops hours after exposure to cold and damp weather.
It appears as small, red, itchy patches on the skin and causes severe pain, which intensifies as the skin turns bluish.
Prevention Tips:
Treatment:
Corns can be removed using various treatments such as laser therapy, cryotherapy, and more.
plantar Fasciitis
An inflammation of the ligament at the bottom of the foot, usually caused by excessive stretching, walking, or weight-bearing.
Treatment:
After an accurate and professional diagnosis, the correct orthotic can be fitted to resolve the issue.
Achilles Tendonitis
Results from tendon shortening, friction with the shoe, or rubbing against the bone. With proper exercises and stabilization, the issue can be resolved.
A bony growth on the heel bone (calcaneus) caused by friction at the connection between the plantar fascia and the heel.
Treatment:
A biomechanical examination should be performed to determine the root cause of the problem and what caused it. It is typically treated with orthotic insoles, footwear along with physiotherapy, etc.
During pregnancy, a woman undergoes many physical changes. From mid-pregnancy until the end, the feet bearing significant weight may swell, and some even experience ligament loosening due to the release of the relaxin hormone.
Treatment Method
These changes may cause pain and require wearing larger shoes, exercises, and more.
It is advisable to consult on a case-by-case basis.
