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September 12, 2013A gait plate is a type of foot orthotic that has steep angle at the front end to try and change the angle that the shoe bends at. The purpose of the gait plate is to change the angle of gait to correct a toe-in or toe-out pattern of walking, especially in children. The evidence Continue reading →
Staff September 6, 2013A gait analysis is an assessment of the way that someone runs or walks. Everyone walks differently and more often than not, those variations are not a problem. Sometimes the variations are more pronounced and can contribute to symptoms that develop in people. The purpose of the gait analysis is to try and identify those Continue reading →
Staff August 30, 2013A ganglion is a soft tissue herniation, usually in a tendon sheath or joint capsule in which the soft tissues form a mass outside the tendon or joint. The enlargement is usually full of synovial fluid. Ancient myth is that you can hit the ganglion with a big book, traditionally a Bible then the enlargement Continue reading →
Staff August 23, 2013Freiberg’s disease is a painful condition that mostly affects the 2nd metatarsal head. It can also affect the 3rd or 4th metatarsal bones, though these are much less common. Most are in females and most commonly occur in young women up to around 20 years of age. It is most likely due to a disruption Continue reading →