Toe foams are a polyurethane foam that is commonly used by podiatrists for a range of problems. They are often used for corns on the toes, especially after the podiatrist has debrided them. They tend to be used more for the short to medium terms. They can be helpful to prevent blisters. The toe foam Continue reading →
This question gets asked a lot (see these forums here and here); can they actually correct bunions? Depends what you mean by “correct”. They will not make a bunion go away. They will not correct the alignment of the big toe. They will, however, lead to some small improvement in the alignment of the big Continue reading →
Firstly, in Australia they call “thongs” what the rest of the world call flip flops. These Archies Thongs that come from Australia are proving to be very popular with Podiatrists, a lot of them selling them in their clinics. The arch support in these thongs is similar to what you get in an over-the-counter arch Continue reading →
The short foot exercise is an exercise that is widely recommended for the treatment of flat foot or overpronation. The exercise is carried out by shortening the distance between the heel and the base of the hallux contracting the muscles in the arch to slide the forefoot posteriorly along the ground. There is some controversy Continue reading →