Overpronation of the Foot

Overpronation

Overpronation, also known as flat feet, is a common condition in which the foot's natural arch collapses upon weight bearing; potentially causing severe discomfort and leading to other significant foot problems.

What are the causes?

Overpronation, caused by excessive stretching of the fibrous tissue that is present at the bottom of the foot, is the most common cause of flat feet.

Obesity, pregnancy, or repetitive, prolonged impact with a hard surface can weaken the arch, leading to overpronation.

What are the symptoms?

Some common symptoms of a flat foot include:

• Uneven wear of the shoe.
• Lower leg pain
• Pain on the inside of your ankle
• Swelling along the inside of your ankle
• Foot pain

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

Dr. Roth recommends the use of FABS or MAGFABS to help support the arch and alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with flat feet.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive strain to the plantar fascia of the foot.

The plantar fascia is the thick, connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It originates at the heel and extends to the base of the toes.

The plantar fascia tightens and stretches each time the foot is used, and is highly prone to overuse, especially if the arch is not supported by proper footwear.

What are the causes?

Plantar Fasciitis is caused by excessive stretching of the fibrous tissue that is present at the bottom of the foot. This excessive stretching can lead to heel and arch pain. Flat feet, also known as overpronation, is a leading cause of Plantar Fasciitis.

Plantar Fasciitis can be aggravated or caused by an unusually high arch, sudden changes in physical activity, improper footwear, obesity, and the weight gain associated with pregnancy.

What are the symptoms?

Pain is typically experienced on the inside of the heel and along the arch. Heel pain is especially common after long periods of physical activity or after getting up from a seated position.

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

Care measures include applying ice, stretching, anti-inflammatory medications, and gentle massage.

Flat feet, also known as overpronation, is the leading cause of plantar fasciitis. Dr. Roth recommends FABS or MAGFABS to help alleviate Plantar Fasciitis caused by pronation.

Athlete's Foot Treatment and Prevention

Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot, also known as Tinea pedis, is a common fungal infection which lives in the outer layers of the skin. Although some people refer to athlete's foot as a ringworm infection, no actual worm is involved in athlete's foot or any other fungal infections.

What are the causes?

Athlete's foot most easily spreads and flourishes in warm, dark, and moist environments- such as those found on the sweaty shoes, floors of locker rooms, swimming pool, gyms and public showers. This foot fungus can also transmitted by sharing shoes or socks of the infected person and contact with pets that carry it on their fur.

What are the symptoms?

Athlete's foot can manifest in many ways, such as dry skin, or a white, scaly, reddened rash on the bottom and sides of feet. Athlete's foot may cause cracking, or peeling of the skin; especially between the toes. In some people the skin becomes very sore and may even bleed. People suffering from athlete's foot may also have a fungal infection of the toenails.

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

Dr. Roth suggests the use of the Foot Fixer Kit to help resolve the fungus problems associated with Athlete's foot. If your athlete's foot condition is severe, the doctor suggests using the Nail & Foot Gel even if no nail fungus is present. In mild athlete foot infections use of the Foaming Foot Wash and Foot Balm should eliminate the condition.

Foot Care Tips

• Keep feet dry, especially between toes.
• Always wear sandals when at public showers, swimming pools and locker rooms.
• Do not share or borrow shoes.
• Regularly apply anti-fungal foot powder to reduce perspiration.
• Wear cotton socks and light, breathable shoes to allow air circulation

Heel Pain Causes

Heel pain is a common foot condition which leads to pain on the bottom of the heel. Excessive or extended weight bearing and pressure on the heel can be extremely painful.

What are the causes?

Plantar Fasciitis

Arch and heel pain are generally caused by a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, which occurs when the main ligament on the bottom of the foot between the heel and the ball of the foot becomes inflamed.

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive strain to the plantar fascia of the foot. The plantar fascia is the thick, connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It originates at the heel and extends to the base of the toes.

The plantar fascia tightens and stretches each time the foot is used, and is highly prone to overuse, especially if the arch is not supported by proper footwear.

Heel Spurs

Heel spurs are frequently associated with acute heel pain. A heel spur, also known as a calcaneal spur, is an abnormal, nail-like growth of calcium at or around the tendons and ligaments of the foot where they attach to the heel.

Heel spurs occur most commonly in people over the age of forty. The condition can also be associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, poor circulation of the blood and other degenerative diseases.

Excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, also known as plantar fasciitis, can lead to arch pain, and heel spurs.

Heel Spurs Treatment and Prevention

Heel Spur

A heel spur, also known as a calcaneal spur, is an abnormal, nail-like growth of calcium at or around the tendons and ligaments of the foot where they attach to the heel.

What are the causes?

Heel spurs occur most commonly in people over the age of forty. The condition can also be associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, poor circulation of the blood and other degenerative diseases.

Excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, also known as plantar fasciitis, can lead to arch pain, and heel spurs.

What are the symptoms?

Heel spur pain is usually characterized by a sharp poking sensation and is localized to the heel or under the heel. Pain can become very severe and bruising can sometimes occur.

The pain caused by a heel spur results from inflammation around the tendons where they attach to the heel bone. The pain is most severe when you first start to walk after a period of rest.

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

In order to prevent the heel spurs, one should always wear comfortable, properly fitting shoes with good arch support and cushioning and avoid wearing high heeled shoes or sandals.

Dr. Roth recommends FABS or MAGFABS to help relieve the pain associated with heel spurs.

Cracked Heels Problems & Solutions

Cracked Heels

Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a common, often quite painful, foot problem. Cracked heels are due to the thickening and fissuring of the skin on the heel of the foot. Deep cracks can cause the skin to bleed and in severe cases can cause infection.

What are the causes?

Cracked heels are caused by dry skin. Certain medical conditions predispose an individual to dry skin, such as diabetic neuropathy, obesity, and skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.

What are the symptoms?

The initial symptom of getting cracked heels is the development of dry, hard, thickened skin around the rim of the heel. This may be yellow or dark brown discolored area of skin. Initially small cracks are visible. If left untreated and as more pressure is placed on the heel, these cracks become deeper and can begin to bleed. This results into very painful situation during walking and standing.

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

Dr. Roth recommends the use of the Foot Fixer Kit to help moisturize and protect skin against cracked heels. Gentle cleansing with Dr. Roth's Foaming Foot Wash, followed by the application of topical moisturizers such as Dr. Roth's Foot Balm, can help to maintain healthy skin that can better resist breakdown and injury.

For severe cracked heels, Dr. Roth recommends using the Nail & Foot Gel to help sooth and treat the affected area.

Flat Feet Pain Treatment

Flat Feet

Flat feet is a common condition in which the foot's natural arch collapses upon weight bearing; potentially causing severe discomfort and leading to other significant foot problems.

What are the causes?

Overpronation, caused by excessive stretching of the fibrous tissue that is present at the bottom of the foot, is the most common cause of flat feet.

Obesity, pregnancy, or repetitive, prolonged impact with a hard surface can weaken the arch, leading to overpronation.

What are the symptoms?

Some common symptoms of a flat foot include:

• Uneven wear of the shoe.
• Lower leg pain
• Pain on the inside of your ankle
• Swelling along the inside of your ankle
• Foot pain

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

Dr. Roth recommends the use of FABS or MAGFABS to help support the arch and alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with flat feet.