Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: FPE Medical Review Board
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Pain on the inside of the foot is a common problem affecting the foot arch. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for inner arch foot pain.
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Five common causes of foot pain in the morning are plantar fasciitis, arthritis, tendonitis, bone spurs & stress fractures. Learn how to treat morning foot pain.
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Ball of foot pain is a common problem, often caused by metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, stress fractures or sesamoiditis. Find out how to treat pain in ball of foot.
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The gastrocnemius muscle is the most powerful of the calf muscles. Find out about the calf muscle function and location and how to treat gastrocnemius pain
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Tibialis anterior tendonitis is a common cause of pain at the front of the ankle. Find out about the causes, symptoms & treatment of anterior tibial tendonitis
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Pain on top of the foot is a common problem and can really affect daily life. We look at the common causes, symptoms and treatment options for top of foot pain.
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A lump on the heel of the foot is a common problem which may or may not be painful. Find out about common causes of foot bumps on the heel a&how to treat them
Yellow toenails may be caused by anything from a fungal infection to nail varnish staining. Find out about common causes & treatment options for yellow nails.
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Common heel pain causes include plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, bursitis and bone spurs. Find out what causes foot heel pain and how to treat it.
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Foot and ankle pain running is a common problem. Find out about common injuries that cause ankle and foot pain from running and how best to treat them.
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Numb feet and toes are usually caused by damage to the nerves or blood vessels in the legs and feet. Find out about the most common causes of foot numbness.
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What causes foot cramps and cramping in toes? How can I relieve them? What can I do to prevent cramp? Find answers to these and other common questions
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Foot arch pain is a common problem from overuse or tight shoes. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for bottom of foot pain
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Extensor tendonitis is a common cause of top of foot pain. Find out about the cause, symptoms and treatment options of extensor tendonitis in the foot.
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A mortons neuroma is a growth on one of the nerves of the foot, causing pain & tingling in between the toes. Find out about common causes and treatment options
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Foot corns and calluses are painful, thickened areas of hard skin. Find out about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention options for corns on feet.
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Plantar Fasciitis symptoms affect 1 in 10 people and can take months to settle if not treated properly. We look at the best ways to treat plantar fasciitis.
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Foot gout causes intense pain, redness and inflammation in the foot, most typically the big toe (podagra).Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention.
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Mallet Toe, Hammer Toe and Claw Toe are where the toes bend into abnormal positions. Learn about the causes, symptoms & treatment options of toe deformities.
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome causes pain,tingling and numbness around the ankle and under the foot. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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