Common foot conditions
Services and conditions treated
Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are areas of the skin that thicken due to repeated contact with a rough surface or pressure. Corns are thick and deep patches of skin seen at.
Diabetes foot care
Diabetes can cause damage to blood vessels and nerves in the peripheral areas of the body, such as the feet. One of the complications includes not being able to feel.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition involving inflammation of the joints. This can be due to trauma or injury, an infection, increased uric acid, or an overactive immune system. Symptoms include stiffness,.
Bunions
Bunions are small, bony bumps seen at the base of the big toe. A bunion may develop due to pressure on the inner side of the big toe, causing the.
Knee pain
Knee pain is a symptom seen in different conditions and illnesses. It may be mild initially, but could become severe enough to cause difficulty in walking and completing daily activities..
Orthotic therapy
Orthotic therapy addresses several problems involving the foot, leg or the back. It is one of the treatment options for people with foot or heel pains. Your doctor will assess.
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition involving inflammation of the plantar fascia. This is a thick, small band of tissue supporting the bottom of the foot. Patients usually experience heel pain.
Fungal Nails
Most nail infections are due to fungi. This happens when your fingernails or toenails are exposed to warm, moist environments. Symptoms include a yellowish discoloration, thickening nails, rough or crumbly.
Warts
Warts are small, elevated lesions in the skin that look like calluses. Warts are due to a viral infection that can be passed on by contact with the affected area.
Tinea
Tinea, also known as ringworm, is a type of fungal skin infection that can be seen in any age group, but more commonly seen in children. It presents as a.
Chilblains
Chilblains is a condition involving inflammation of small blood vessels of the skin from exposure to cold air. This can cause redness, swelling, blisters, pain or itchiness on the hands.
Children’s walking patterns & growing pains
Children have changes in their walking patterns that coincide with different periods of growth. They may initially be bowlegged or have knock knees, but these usually resolve as they grow..