There is bone in both the wrist and the ankle that has the shape of a boat. This is called a navicular bone. Approximately two to 15 percent of the general population have an extra one of these bones; it is called an accessory bone. It may also be present in horses, where it can cause lameness. While the accessory bone generally does not produce symptoms in humans, when there is something wrong with it, it can cause navicular pain. Apart from pain, the accessory bone may cause plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and bunions.
Doctors who specialize in disorders of the foot are called podiatrists. Some practitioners use the older term of podiatrist. In Australia, clinicians who specialize in problems of the foot may be called podiatric surgeons or physicians. In many European countries, the term is podologist or podologo.
The field of the podiatrist is not restricted to feet. They also train to care for structures in the leg. Current chiropodic curricula is broad. Courses may include physical rehabilitation, embryology, microbiology, genetics, sports medicine, histology and more in addition to basic anatomy and physiology.
One of the most common foot problems is a broken toe. This painful condition may be the result of having a heavy object dropped on it, by repetitive stress or in some sports. The latter instance is referred to as a stress fracture. How do you know when you have fractured a pedal digit? Well, it hurts. It may also be swollen, stiff, bruised and make it hard to walk.
With proper rest and attention, broken toes generally heal quickly, within five or six weeks. Care involves keeping the leg elevated, applying icy compresses and sitting quietly watching junk television. This is a good time to enjoy being waited on hand and foot and get away with it so make the most of it. Your friends and families will develop super-human memories and expect the same treatment in similar circumstances.
A broken toe is annoying, painful and can even be debilitating. Other, less serious, foot conditions include gout, ingrown toenails, corns or athlete's foot. Ingrowing toenails are a consequence of wearing shoes that are too tight in the toe area. Common sense and comfort are sacrificed for the sake of fashion. Ultimately, an ingrown toenail may be so deep and painful that surgery is required. Athlete's foot is characterized by a dry, red rash on the skin between the toes. This condition may be avoided by staying away from communal shower rooms and swimming pools, where feet congregate with shallow water.
For some reason, many of us take our feet for granted and don't give them the proper care and attention that they deserve. This may be because of embarrassment. At the other extreme are foot fetishists, who are lovingly obsessed with feet.
The truth is, when we have pain in the feet, it shows in our face. All the makeup in the world can't conceal the fact that our muscles tighten up and our eyes look sad. We can't always prevent foot pain but we can try and avoid it by wearing smart but sensible shoes and avoid going barefoot in communal spaces where there is shallow water. Happy feet make a happy face!
Doctors who specialize in disorders of the foot are called podiatrists. Some practitioners use the older term of podiatrist. In Australia, clinicians who specialize in problems of the foot may be called podiatric surgeons or physicians. In many European countries, the term is podologist or podologo.
The field of the podiatrist is not restricted to feet. They also train to care for structures in the leg. Current chiropodic curricula is broad. Courses may include physical rehabilitation, embryology, microbiology, genetics, sports medicine, histology and more in addition to basic anatomy and physiology.
One of the most common foot problems is a broken toe. This painful condition may be the result of having a heavy object dropped on it, by repetitive stress or in some sports. The latter instance is referred to as a stress fracture. How do you know when you have fractured a pedal digit? Well, it hurts. It may also be swollen, stiff, bruised and make it hard to walk.
With proper rest and attention, broken toes generally heal quickly, within five or six weeks. Care involves keeping the leg elevated, applying icy compresses and sitting quietly watching junk television. This is a good time to enjoy being waited on hand and foot and get away with it so make the most of it. Your friends and families will develop super-human memories and expect the same treatment in similar circumstances.
A broken toe is annoying, painful and can even be debilitating. Other, less serious, foot conditions include gout, ingrown toenails, corns or athlete's foot. Ingrowing toenails are a consequence of wearing shoes that are too tight in the toe area. Common sense and comfort are sacrificed for the sake of fashion. Ultimately, an ingrown toenail may be so deep and painful that surgery is required. Athlete's foot is characterized by a dry, red rash on the skin between the toes. This condition may be avoided by staying away from communal shower rooms and swimming pools, where feet congregate with shallow water.
For some reason, many of us take our feet for granted and don't give them the proper care and attention that they deserve. This may be because of embarrassment. At the other extreme are foot fetishists, who are lovingly obsessed with feet.
The truth is, when we have pain in the feet, it shows in our face. All the makeup in the world can't conceal the fact that our muscles tighten up and our eyes look sad. We can't always prevent foot pain but we can try and avoid it by wearing smart but sensible shoes and avoid going barefoot in communal spaces where there is shallow water. Happy feet make a happy face!
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