Understanding Foot Anatomy: A Guide to Your Feet
The human foot supports your entire body and enables mobility. Each step you take requires a complex system of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments to work together. By understanding foot anatomy, you can better care for your feet, prevent injuries, and seek help when something feels off. At ModPod Podiatry, we focus on keeping your […]
Why You Should See a Foot Doctor: The Benefits of Consulting a Podiatrist for Your Foot Health
Foot health is often overlooked when it comes to maintaining overall well-being, yet our feet are one of the most crucial parts of our body. They bear our weight, keep us mobile, and endure the pressures of daily life. So, when foot pain or discomfort strikes, it’s essential to seek help from a foot doctor—or, […]
Pain On Top Of Foot
Our feet are made up of many bones, tendons, ligaments, and joins. Therefore, it is no surprise that there are many possible causes of foot pain, and that depending on the affected structures, this pain can occur on different areas of your feet. Feeling pain on top of foot is not uncommon, and it can […]
Tendonitis Foot
Tendons are bands of strong tissue that attach your muscles to your bones. They are not elastic, but they are flexible enough to allow your muscles to stretch and contract and thus generate movement. Like all the tissues in your body, tendons can become injured or inflamed. A tendonitis occurs when one of these tendons […]
Pain in the arch of foot
Pain in the arch of foot is very common. Each of your feet has three arches that help maintain its characteristic shape. There are two longitudinal arches, along with one transversal arch. These foot arches are formed by the bones in your tarsus and metatarsus, bound together by numerous muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the plantar […]
Foot Cramps
Foot cramps can happen to anyone. They are unexpected and when they happen, they can put a real damper on the rest of your day. Cramps can happen anywhere on your body, but foot cramps are especially uncomfortable, since they make it harder for you to walk and move around as usual. Foot cramps can […]
Pain On The Side Of The Foot
Pain on the side of your foot, also known as lateral foot pain, is pain that affects the outer portion of your foot, and even your ankle. Depending on the underlying condition that is causing the pain on the side of your foot, it can occur when you wake up, or when you are standing, […]
Foot Bones
Have you ever wondered how your feet manage to support the weight of your entire body? Or thought about the many ways in which your feet manage to move without hurting? Our feet are one of the most complex structures in the human body. They have evolved over thousands of years to become stable and […]
Foot Pain
Our feet are probably amongst the most important parts in our entire body, but we don’t really think about them most of the time. However, having foot pain is incredibly uncomfortable and can keep you from carrying out your daily routine. There are many possible causes of foot pain; and some are easier to fix […]
Understanding Corn on Foot: Causes and Treatment
Corns can be a real pain, both literally and figuratively. These small, hardened areas of skin can cause discomfort and even affect your daily activities. But what exactly are corns? How do they form? And most importantly, how can you get rid of them? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the causes and treatment […]
