It is time those of us with multiple sclerosis salute the quiet, unassuming symptom known as "foot drop." While other higher profile subjects (CSSVI, spasticity & bladder function) steal the MS spotlight, the lowly foot drop awkwardly stumbles along like the shy girl at a middle school dance.
With foot drop, it is difficult to pick up your foot with each step. The foot actually "folds under" and you end up dragging it, scraping the top of your shoes. In fact, that's what makes it so...
According to the National MS Society about 2/3 of people with MS have walking difficulties. Problems walking interfere with working outside... Read more »
The following video shows how my gait has been affected by an MS symptom called "foot drop." The phrase means just what it sounds like. ... Read more »
Flip-flops are popping up everywhere: at weddings, at work, at parties, and at home. What once was an article of clothing only seen at the... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis frequently affects the joints of the foot and ankle; commonly the joints that connect the toes to the foot (called the... Read more »
For many family members overloaded with the 24/7 challenges of providing care to loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, it may seem as though... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Most surgeons advise sports athletes to wear a brace during play after surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). But which one works... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
There are many different types of braces on the market for the knee. Prophylactic braces are used to prevent or decrease the risk of a knee injury.... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee are common sports injuries. Athletes with torn ACLs may end up wearing a brace to help... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ingrown ToenailsIngrown toenails can occur on any toe but are most common on the big toes. They usually develop when tight-fitting or narrow shoes... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Clubfoot repair is surgery to correct a birth defect of the foot and ankle.See also: ClubfootAlternative NamesRepair of clubfoot; Foot tendon... Read more »
Amp Up the Heat Capsaicin is the component that gives chili peppers their heat. Creams that contain capsaicin can be applied to the skin to help reduce pain sensations in some people, while pills may help ease pain from the inside. Not everyone...
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