Abduction
Movement of the foot away from the midline of the body
Achilles tendonitis
Pain at the back of the heel caused by an inflamed Achilles tendon
Adduction
Movement of the foot towards the midline of the body
Ankle Sprain
The stretching or tearing of the ligaments of the ankle due to trauma. This can result in pain, inflammation and ankle instability.
Apophysitis
Inflammation of the growth plate
Athlete’s foot
Fungal skin condition of the feet, also known as Tinea pedis
Blister
Fluid-filled skin lesion caused by friction or rubbing.
Bone spur
A bony outgrowth due to arthritic conditions or prolonged stress or rubbing over a bone.
Bunion
An enlargement of the big toe joint which can be associated with pain. Also known as hallux valgus.
Callous/callus
A thickening of the outer skin layer usually associated with friction and/ or rubbing.
Corn
A more localised area of hardened skin with a central keratin core, often found at the balls of the feet and tops of toes caused by friction and rubbing.
Diabetes
A system condition associated with increased blood sugar levels
Diabetic foot care
Preventative foot care to avoid complications in people with diabetes
Diabetic neuropathy
Damage to the nerves due to diabetes that results in abnormal sensation ( numbness, tingling, burning, pins and needles)
Dorsiflexion
The upwards movement of the foot towards the shin
Eversion
The outward twisting of the foot away from the midline of the body
Exostosis
A bone spur
Fissures
skin cracks caused by excessive drying of skin