Appearance of the knees ‘knocking’ together from the frontal view. Some degree of Genu valgum is generally present in pre-school aged children and those entering the teenage years as they undergo periods of growth. The opposite of this is Genu varum or
Medial foot pain and collapsed arch Fallen arches can have a range of contributing factors, one of which is tibialis posterior dysfunction. This muscle runs from the lower leg deep to the calf muscle, and attaches to the arch of the foot.
Nerve pain and altered sensation in the toes There is a common nerve that runs between each of the metatarsals, which are the long bones leading to each of the toes in the foot. Compression and irritation of these nerves can cause
Pain and locking in the mandibular joint The temporomandibular joint is a complex joint that is located just in front of the ear. It has a sliding action to permit a large range of motion, and has a moving cartilage structure within
Achy hand with numbness or weakness The carpal tunnel is a structure in the wrist made of a few small bones and a strong ligament. The median nerve passes through it and can become compressed, causing the hand to become numb /
Ingrown toenail Nail growing into the toe requiring conservative measures or surgery. Ingrown toenails occur when the nail curves and grows into the skin. This may be related to recent trauma, footwear, how the nail is cut, and unfortunately it may also
Inwardly pointing feet when walking and standing A predominantly paediatric condition, the toes appear to point towards the mid-line of the body rather than straight or slightly outward when walking or standing. Parents often report some degree of clumsiness or frequent tripping
Unsightly bulging of the joint of the great toe Bunions are a result of structural changes to the bones in the foot. These changes may be caused by footwear (poorly fitting or high heeled), or because of poor foot biomechanics. If the
A general treatment is the hygienic and aesthetic care of your toenails and skin of your feet. You will be taken to a private room where you can relax and hygiene can be maintained. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. All your
Pain in and around the knee cap (patellofemoral pain, patellar tendonitis) The active athletic population contains a large number of people who suffer from pain in the front of the knee. It is often hard to really isolate the location of the
