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Pronation is the term given to feet which tend to roll inwards when in motion, placing the majority of weight on the inside of the foot. Also known as over-pronation, this condition is generally considered to be the opposite of Supination (also known as under pronation).
Cavus Feet (also known as Pes Cavus or a high arch) are feet which have an abnormally high arch. This places more weight and pressure on the heels and balls of your feet. Despite the name, this can happen in one or both feet and can afflict anyone at any age. It is the opposite of flat feet, and much less common.
Claw toe, put simply, is when one or more of the lesser toes (toes which aren’t the big toe) is stuck in a position which resembles a claw. It is one of several lesser toe deformities, and happens when the first toe joint (the one connecting the toe to the foot) points upwards, and the other two joints of the toe point downwards.
Atrophy of the Fat Pad, also known as Fat Pad Syndrome or Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy is a condition that affects the fat pads either at the ball of the foot or the foot heel. Protected by the cushioning pad on the sole of the foot, Atrophy of the Fat Pad refers to this pad breaking down, leaving the ball/heel of your foot and the bones found there unprotected from the impact of walking, running and standing.
Lesser toe deformities, simply put, deformities of the lesser toe (toes which are not the big toe). There are three main deformities of the lesser toes; hammer toe, claw toe and mallet toe.
Metatarsal pain is pain and/or inflammation which are usually centred on and around the ball of the foot. This is also known as Metatarsalgia, and usually involves the metatarsal arch (the bones which make up our toes) collapsing or falling out of balance, putting more pressure on the ball of your foot.
A blister is a small pocket of fluid on the skin that forms over a break or damage to the skin. Blisters are a key part of your body’s defences against further damage, cushioning the affected area. As they are the most frequently aggravated parts of the body, blisters usually form on feet and hands.
A callus (sometimes spelled as 'callous') is a rough, thick patch of skin, usually found on your hands or the soles of your feet. This is a protective skin your body forms to defend against rubbing. This rubbing can be the skin against a surface, or against a bone inside your foot. While it is not a life threatening issue, it can be uncomfortable and annoying, so preventing them is a good idea.
What is Genu Valgum?
Genu Valgum is most commonly known as knock knee or knock knees, and is a deformity of the knee. The head of the deformity points inwards, and forces the knees to touch but the feet to stay apart while standing upright.
Bunions, also known as Hallux Valgus, are the bony lumps that can form as part of a deformity of the toe joint. Bunions are usually quick to notice as they will force your big toe into an unfamiliar angle as if pointing towards your other toe, eventually becoming harder to ignore as they form a mass on the side of your foot.
