Claw Toes & Hammer Toes
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s resource on Claw Toes and Hammer Toes. Claw toe and hammer toe conditions are fairly common in cultures that wear shoes. In most cases, these problems can be traced directly to ill-fitting shoes. This guide will help you understand: how claw toe and hammer toe conditions develop […]
Hallux Rigidus
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s resource on Hallux Rigidus. Hallux rigidus is a degenerative type of arthritis that affects the large joint at the base of the big toe (sometimes called the great toe). Degenerative arthritis results from wear and tear on the joint surface over time. The condition may follow an […]
CONGENITAL FLATFOOT (PES PLANUS) IN CHILDREN
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s guide to Congenital Flatfoot (Pes Planus) in Children. Flatfeet (also known as pes planus) describes a condition in which the longitudinal (lengthwise) and/or medial (crosswise) arches of the foot are dropped down or flat. The entire bottom of the bare foot is in contact with the floor […]
Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s resource on Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity. Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a painful condition resulting from the collapse of the longitudinal (lengthwise) arch of the foot. As the name suggests, this condition is not present at birth or during childhood. It occurs after the skeleton is […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs from abnormal pressure on a nerve in the foot. The condition is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. The condition is somewhat uncommon and can be difficult to diagnose. This guide […]
Sesamoid Problems
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource in Vancouver and Camas about Sesamoid Problems. Two pea-sized bones, called sesamoids, are embedded within the soft tissues under the main joint of the big toe. Even though they are small in size, the sesamoids play an important role in how the foot and big […]
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain). Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. It is a common cause of heel pain and is sometimes called a heel spur. Plantar fasciitis is the correct term to use when there is active inflammation. […]
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a problem that causes pain and stiffness of the ankle joint. It can occur in all age groups. Most cases of OCD usually follow a twisting injury to the ankle and are actually fractures of […]
Interdigital Neuroma (Morton’s Neuroma)
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource about Interdigital Neuroma (Morton’s Neuroma). Interdigital neuroma (sometimes called a Morton’s neuroma) is the medical term for a painful growth in the forefoot. The pain is most commonly felt between the third and fourth toes but can also occur in the area between the second […]
Tailor’s Bunion
WHAT IS IT: Welcome to Physioflow Physical Therapy’s patient resource in Vancouver and Camas about Tailor’s Bunion. A bunionette is similar to a bunion, but it develops on the outside of the foot. It is sometimes referred to as a tailor’s bunion because tailors once sat cross-legged all day with the outside edge of their feet rubbing on the […]
