Foot or ankle pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life and can occur due to several different conditions. Pain can also be an indicator of a more serious underlying condition, which is why you should seek professional help as soon as you notice any abnormalities in your feet.
It is important for diabetic patients to check their feet daily for existing cuts, bruises, or scrapes, even if their feet feel normal. Neuropathy is a common condition to accompany diabetes, causing the inability to feel sensations on the feet. This can lead to a cut that gets infected and possibly develop into a diabetic foot ulcer. Many diabetic patients do not feel pain related to their feet, and this can be harmful in managing diabetes. People who have this condition may need to use a mirror to check the bottom of their feet, or possibly have a friend or family member help them. It is suggested that diabetic patients refrain from walking barefoot, in addition to having a chiropodist properly trim the toenails. If you have diabetes, it is urgent that you consult with a chiropodist who can help to manage your condition.
Diabetes can cause serious problems in the lower limbs if proper preventive measures are not taken and diabetic wound care is not performed. If you would like to learn more about caring for diabetic feet, please consult with one of our chiropodists from West Toronto Foot & Ankle Clinic Inc. . Our chiropodist can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility.
Diabetes can lead to a host of foot and ankle complications, including:
If you have diabetes, you must be vigilant of any changes in your foot health. This is best done through daily foot inspections. Using a mirror to help you if necessary, look for any:
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Running is an excellent way to burn one’s daily calories, and many people find the exercise exhilarating and rewarding. However, some individuals can be reckless by failing to take the precautions needed to prevent injuries. If a runner does not take steps to prepare their body before the run, they may be setting themselves up for injury. Some injuries that can occur during a run result from having weak muscles. The body is then forced to rely on other muscles while running to effectively compensate. This can lead to overuse injuries. To avoid overuse injuries, you may consider practicing different exercises. For example, you might consider practicing reverse lunges, single-leg deadlifts, or even side planks. Running is not just about the feet; the entire body is engaged and must be strong to run effectively. Contact a chiropodist if you are a runner for more information about preventing injuries.
Although running is a wonderful exercise to keep you in shape, it can wreak havoc on your feet and ankles if you don’t take preventive measures. If you have sustained a foot and ankle injury from running, please consult with one of our chiropodists from West Toronto Foot & Ankle Clinic Inc. . Our chiropodist can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility.
Some common running injuries include:
What causes injuries?
These injuries are usually caused by overtraining, wearing the wrong shoes, running on hard surfaces, having tight and inflexible muscles, or having biomechanical issues in the feet or ankles.
What can I do to prevent injuries?
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Everyone experiences cold feet at some point, but chronic cold feet may be the result of an underlying condition. Symptoms to look for include numbness, tingling, or a feeling of pins and needles. Changes in foot color, from purple-blue to pale white also may be seen. Women, seniors, and people with poor circulation are prime candidates for chronic cold feet. One cause of cold feet is atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, which restricts blood flow to the extremities. Other causes include nerve damage, hormone imbalance, and certain infectious diseases. Anemia (Iron-poor blood), an underactive thyroid, and low body fat may also contribute to cold feet. If the symptoms of cold feet do not go away or are interfering with your daily activities, please visit a chiropodist who can conduct a thorough exam to determine the possible causes and offer treatment solutions.
When blood flow to a specific part of the body is reduced, you may experience symptoms of poor circulation. Poor circulation is most common in your extremities, like your legs and feet. Please consult with one of our chiropodists from West Toronto Foot & Ankle Clinic Inc. . Our chiropodist will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.
Causes
Poor circulation isn’t a condition in itself. Instead, it results from other health issues. Therefore, it’s important to treat the underlying causes:
Symptoms
Symptoms of poor circulation may include:
Diagnosis
A chiropodist will perform a physical exam to detect pain and swelling, as well as an antibodies blood test to detect inflammatory conditions, such as Raynaud’s disease. It’s important to disclose any known family history of poor circulation and any related diseases. A blood sugar test, blood pressure test, ultrasound, or CT scan may also be performed.
Treatment
Treatments for poor circulation depend on what is causing it. Compression socks may be used to reduce pain and swelling. An exercise program may be recommended to improve circulation. Various medications may be prescribed to manage underlying conditions that may contribute to poor circulation.
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The foot is a complex structure designed to hold your weight when you stand, walk, run, or jump. Part of that structure includes two arches, longitudinal and transverse. Ligaments combine with muscles and a band of tissue called plantar fascia to form secondary support to the arch of the foot. Fat pads in the heel also help with holding your weight and absorbing impact. If anything goes wrong within this structure, the arch of the foot can be compromised. Among the causes of arch pain are direct trauma, muscle strains, ligament sprains, poor body mechanics, stress fractures, and overuse injuries. If you are experiencing arch pain that interferes with your daily activities, it is a good idea to consult a chiropodist. A brief history of your activities leading to the pain, an examination of the arch and foot, and imaging tests may be performed. Once the cause and severity of the arch pain are determined, the chiropodist can offer appropriate treatment options.
Foot pain can have many causes. To receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment for your foot pain, please consult with one of our chiropodists from West Toronto Foot & Ankle Clinic Inc. . Our chiropodist will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.
Causes
There are a variety of different conditions that can cause foot pain, including:
Symptoms
The type and location of your foot pain can help determine what may be causing it and what type of treatment options are best for you.
Common types of foot pain include:
Diagnosis
A thorough medical history and physical examination of your feet will be required to determine a diagnosis. Imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRIs may be performed to rule out or confirm certain diagnoses.
Treatment
Treatment will depend on the cause of the pain. Common treatments for foot pain include resting, icing, compressing, and elevating the affected foot, wearing orthotics, or taking anti-inflammatory medications.
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