Medically reviewed & written by Dr. Neha Sawant (PT) — Research Associate Masters in Neurophysiotherapy

Medically reviewed & written by Dr. Jude Dsouza (PT) — Research Associate Masters in Neurophysiotherapy


Foot Symptoms & Conditions

Get help with foot problems, including heel, foot and ankle pain relief.

Foot Pain is not normal!

Even though as many as 70% people experience foot discomfort, fatigue or pain sometime in their lives, it helps to know more about what causes some common foot ailments – and how you can get help!

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Turf Toe

Turf Toe is a common term to describe sprain of the ligament of the great toe....

Shin splints

Shin splints are a common leg complaints, especially among runners and athletes....

Sesamoiditis

Sesamoid bones, are small bones within the tendons of the muscles that attach to the big toe....

Pregnancy and Your Feet

Though Pregnancy is a joyous experience to all expectant mothers, it is responsible to bring about severa...

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. Plantar fascia is a strong, thick tissue that...

Over Pronation

Over-pronation also termed as flat feet, is a common biomechanical problem that occurs when a person’s ar...

Neuropathy

According to European Heart Journal Supplements (2015), India ranks second highest with regard to the ris...

Heel Spur

Heel spurs also known as Calcaneal spur is a foot condition resulting from bony projection on the Heel bo...

Mallet Toes

A mallet toe results when the joint at the end of the toe cannot straighten. Repeated rubbing of the mall...

Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma is a benign (non neoplastic) foot problem associated with pain, swelling and inflammatio...

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is a medical term used to denote a painful foot condition in the metatarsal area of the foo...

Ingrown Toenails

Medically termed as “onychocryptosis”, ingrown toe nails are a painful condition that occurs when skin on...

Hammer Toes

A hammer toe is a toe that is bent at the PIP joint (middle joint in the toe), leading to excess pressure...

Diabetic Foot

Diabetic foot is a grave complication of Diabetes. It is a major cause of disability in Diabetic populati...

Covid Toes

Covid toe is one of the non respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Though information is still not c...

Arch Pain

Arch is the supporting structure of the foot formed by bones, muscles and ligaments....

Heel Pain

Each foot step taken puts a tremendous amount of stress and strain on the heel....

Heel Fissures

When the skin below the feet and heels becomes very dry and flaky, it can split open, leaving painful cra...

Claw Toes

A claw toe is a deformity that causes the toes to bend (at the middle and end joints in the toe) and can ...

Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) , is inherited peripheral neuropathy affecting the nerves and muscles....

Calluses

Calluses are formed by an accumulation of dead skin cells which harden and thicken over the plantar surfa...

Corns

Corns similar to calluses results from an accumulation of dead skin cells on the foot, forming thick, har...

Bunions

Bunions also called as Hallux Valgus, are one of the most common forefoot problems....

Athlete's Foot

Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis)also known as ringworm of the foot is a contagious fungal infection that can ...

Arthritis

Arthritis is characterized by the inflammation of the cartilage and synovial lining of the body’s joints....

Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon(calf muscles) and can lead to its...


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