Entries from 2015-05-01 to 1 month

Will Over-Pronation Of The Foot Necessitate Surgery

Overview Overpronation is a term used to describe excessive flattening of the plantar arch. Pronation is a normal part of our gait (the way we walk), and it comprises three movements: dorsiflexion, eversion, and abduction. Dorsiflexion is …

Diagnosing Calcaneal Apophysitis

Overview Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a medical condition that causes heel pain in one or both feet of children during the period when their feet are growing. Sever's disease occurs most commonly in boys and gir…