Bunions are an enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe and are often associated with a deviation of the big toe towards the other toes. They are ore common in females. The causes are generally accepted as being a combination of genetics, biomechanics and tight fitting footwear. The pain that occurs Continue reading →
Pain in the heel is very common and most cases are due to a condition known as plantar fasciitis. The most common symptom of this condition is pain under the heel that is worse when arising from rest. After those first few painful steps the pain gets better, but progressively gets worse as the day Continue reading →
The traditional running shoe has been getting somewhat of a bad name in some sectors of the running community in recent years. Traditionally the purpose of a running shoe was to help performance and prevent injury. It was supposed to prevent injury by helping control motion and lessen the impact of the heel contacting the Continue reading →
Autism is a complex disorder that impacts on how the person with it interacts with the people and environment about them. There is a very wide variety of clinical symptoms associated with autism, it is probably better terms autistic spectrum disorder. Some of the symptoms include repetitive behaviors, poor language development, and poor social interactions. Continue reading →