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Your guide to biomechanics. Detailed information on common deformities, prevention and the latest treatment methods.
Metatarsalgia and Forefoot Pain
A burning sensation and pain in the forefoot, often likened to having a pebble in your shoe, is known as metatarsalgia. This condition is primarily associated with a lowered transverse arch of the foot.
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The Role of Custom Orthopaedic Insoles in Foot Health
Learn how custom orthopaedic insoles help improve foot function, redistribute pressure and correct biomechanics.
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Knock-knee deformity of the lower limbs and its causes
When the knees touch while standing but the feet remain apart, this indicates misalignment of the lower limbs. Learn more about knock-knee alignment, its causes and how the condition is managed.
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Shortened Achilles Tendon: Causes, Signs and Management
A short Achilles tendon restricts ankle movement and causes compensatory foot deformity. Learn how to recognise this condition with a simple test and how Ortho Foot manages it.
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Limb Asymmetry: Complications and Management Methods
Learn how a difference in leg length affects the spine and pelvis and how the body's balance can be restored without surgery.
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The Role of the Foot in Adolescent Posture and Spinal Development
Postural disorders and spinal curvature often begin at the foundation—the foot. This article discusses how foot asymmetry affects the entire body and the role of a custom orthopaedic insole.
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Flat Feet in Children and Development of the Foot Arch
Learn when flat feet in children are considered physiologically normal, how the arch develops, and how to support healthy foot development.
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Custom Insoles and Sports Injury Prevention
Contrary to popular belief, even healthy feet need proper protection during active sports. Enormous loads often cause foot deformities and subsequent complications.
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Sever's Disease: Causes and Management of Heel Pain in Adolescents
Learn more about Sever's disease, which causes heel pain and discomfort in active adolescents, and explore ways to assess and manage it.
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Haglund’s Deformity
Learn what causes a bony growth to form at the back of the heel, how it affects the Achilles tendon, and how a custom insole helps manage pain and inflammation.
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Flat Feet: Causes, Symptoms and Solutions
Flat feet are a fairly common condition whose effects often extend beyond the feet, causing pain in the knees or lower back...
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Heel Spur: Causes and Treatment
A pointed growth on the heel bone causes sharp pain when placing weight on the foot. Learn how a custom insole helps redistribute the load correctly and relieve pain...
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Valgus Deformity: What Should We Know?
Inward collapse of the foot and ankle joint (pronation) seriously disrupts the body's biomechanical balance. Timely correction is essential to prevent damage to the joints of the lower limbs...
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Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts in the Morning
Severe heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common and curable foot problems.
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Hallux Valgus: More Than Just a Cosmetic Problem
Big toe deformity is progressive. Early detection radically changes the outcome. Here is what you need to know.
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