Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue on the plantar surface of the foot, attached to the heel, fanning towards the toes. Pain occurs when this inflexible fascia becomes over-stretched and pulls away or tears at its attachment at the heel. A heel spur may form as your body responds by repairing the damaged area with calcium deposits.

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Metatarsalgia is a general term used to describe pain in the metatarsal area or ball of the foot. This condition may be caused by arthritis, trauma, hard surfaces or improper footwear.

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A thickening and build up of many layers of skin on the plantar surface of the foot. Calluses are caused by excess pressure due to bio-mechanical fault, improper footwear and unnatural walking surfaces.

Bunions typically appear as a large bump on the side of the big toe, with widened forefoot and toe angling inwards. Pain in the region of the first toe is a common complaint due to pressure in the shoe and on the joint. Bunions tend to be inherited and can be aggravated by tapered footwear or other biomechanical irregularities.

Pedorthic management has been proven to help patients who suffer from medical conditions such as Diabetes, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

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Prevention:
Athletes, walkers, hikers and those who are on their feet at work all need to be aware of the importance of foot alignment as it relates to the rest of their body. We are trained to help. Orthotics, molded to perfectly fit and support your feet, combined with proper footwear can prevent muscle strain that could cause you injury.

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Membership Links:
Pedorthic Association of Canada and
College of Pedorthics of Canada