Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: FPE Medical Review Board
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Plantar warts are a common skin infection causing small, rough lumps to develop on the feet. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatment of verrucas.
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Hallux Rigidus, aka stiff big toe, is arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
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Top heel spur treatment options including exercises, shoe inserts, medication and surgery. Reduce the pain and inflammation associated with heel bone spurs.
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Heel bone spurs are a common problem resulting in pain either behind or underneath the heel. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatment of heel bone spurs.
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Bone spurs in feet are a common and often painful problem. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatment options for different types of foot bone spur pain.
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Hammer toe is a common toe deformity that causes the toe to bend abnormally into a "hammer" shape. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Claw toe is a common foot deformity where there is abnormal bending and curling of the toes. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and best treatments.
Mallet Toe, Hammer Toe and Claw Toe are where the toes bend into abnormal positions. Learn about the causes, symptoms & treatment options of toe deformities.
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Foot pain when walking is a common problem ranging from inflammation to injury. Find out about the common causes and how to stop your feet hurting when walking.
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Foot and ankle tendonitis is a common cause of foot pain. Here we look at the common causes, symptoms and treatment for the different types of foot tendonitis
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Sesamoiditis foot is an overuse tendonitis injury that commonly affects runners and dancers. Find out about causes, diagnosis & treatment of sesamoiditis foot pain.
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Ball of foot pain is a common problem, often caused by metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, stress fractures or sesamoiditis. Find out how to treat pain in ball of foot.
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Metatarsalgia causes inflammation and pain in the ball of the foot. It is a common overuse injury. Find out the best treatment options for metatarsal bone pain.
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Posterior tibial tendonitis is a common cause of inner foot pain and flat feet. Causes, symptoms & treatment options for tibialis posterior tendonitis explained
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Os Trigonum Syndrome causes foot pain behind the ankle, usually after an injury. Find out about the common causes, symptoms & treatment options of Os Trigonum
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Tibialis anterior tendonitis is a common cause of pain at the front of the ankle. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatment of anterior tibial tendonitis
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A lump on top of foot may be caused by bone damage, benign growths, arthritis or inflammation. Find out about the common causes of a bump on top of the foot
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Compare bunion splint styles and read user reviews. Includes bunion regulators and night splints. Helps delay, prevent or improve recovery from bunion surgery.
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Toe stretchers like the Yoga Toe are a great way to relieve foot pain especially at the end of the day. Compare brands & read reviews to find the best for you
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Pedal piezogenic papules are small lumps that form around the heels when you are standing. Find out about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatments
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