Foot deformities

What’s the difference between hammer toes and claw toes?

The two have a lot in common in terms of causes, symptoms and manners of treatment. But hammer toes differ from claw toes in some ways. How exactly do they differ and how can one prevent advanced deformation requiring surgery?
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Metatarsalgia can make every step uncomfortable

In the beginning, there is sporadic pain in the ball of the foot under the toes, extending to the instep. This can turn into a chronic problem, especially if the patient fails to treat the ailment in time. Thus, sooner or later, metatarsalgia can make every step uncomfortable. So, what are its causes and how can it be treated? We will answer these questions in the following lines.
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Knock knees may cause flat feet

On our blog you may have read articles about flat feet (What can i do about my flat feet? and How to deal with fallen arches). However, flat feet are an ailment that is caused by several different factors. Among them, for example, are poor footwear, overloading the legs or poor posture. Knock knees are another factor. What causes this and how can this problem be resolved?
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Wearing shoes that are too small can cause a lot of problems

Everyone has probably been in that situation where you really like a pair of shoes but they just don’t fit right. You tell yourself you’ll “break them in” and then they’ll fit perfectly. That is not a good idea. Wearing shoes that are too small or narrow for your foot for extended periods can lead to some serious problems. Why?
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7 reasons to trade your heels in for comfortable shoes

Today, heeled shoes of various heights are a fashion trend commonly available in almost every shoe store around the world. And unfortunately, they are not only for adults, because even children's shoes often have a raised heel. Let's take a look at 7 basic reasons why you should (at least sometimes) wear comfortable shoes instead of heels.
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How to get rid of plantar fasciitis

It may be that you can hardly put your heel down due to an unpleasant, sharp pain. It goes away after a while, but often quickly returns. Yes, this is plantar fasciitis, and it is affecting more and more people besides runners. What is behind it, and especially, how do you get rid of it? We discuss this in the article.
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A high instep may be a symptom of pes cavus

Do you have high arches? Then be careful, as this may be a sign of pes cavus. It starts with a high instep. Pes cavus may already be present in small children. You may experience much more inconvenience with this disorder than the initial difficulty in choosing shoes.
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Plantar fasciitis as an indication of painful walking

Plantar fasciitis, or inflammation of the tendons, can not only make it uncomfortable to walk but also affect your day-to-day life. If that’s the case, then more than ever you will appreciate just how important your heel is for the body to function normally. What is plantar fasciitis? What are its causes and how is it prevented? This article discusses all of these issues.
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Hallux comes in different forms. What forms exist and how can they be prevented?

Hallux valgus, varus, rigidus. It sounds like a spell from Harry Potter, but most of us know that they are complications which affect the big toes. You might hear that you have a hallux. However, we all have this, because hallux is the Latin word for toe. What is important is the second part of the name, which indicates the type of deformity of the big toe we are talking about. Let’s look at hallux valgus, varus and rigidus and explain the difference between them and how to successfully fight medical complications such as these.
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Jak řešit propadlou nožní klenbu

Chůze je jednou z nejdůležitějších aktivit pro zdravé lidské tělo. Jenže i tu vám může silně znepříjemnit propadající se nožní klenba. Nejdřív vás ani nebudou bolet nohy, později budete rádi, když se na své nohy vůbec postavíte. Jak tomu zabránit a udržet své nohy zdravé?
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4 tipy na kladívkové prsty, které vám zaručeně pomohou

Trápí vás kladívkové prsty na nohou nebo byste jim raději chtěli předejít preventivně? Zpočátku banální problém se může vyvinout v dlouhodobé komplikace, které vám mohou značně znepříjemnit život. To ale nechceme. Pojďme se podívat na čtyři tipy, které vám zaručeně pomohou vyléčit kladívkové prsty a udržet nohy zdravé.
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