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Foot Health and Conditions

Athlete's foot/fungal infection is a common, and sometimes unsightly infection of the skin and/or nails.
Bunions are often described as a "bump" on the side of the big toe, caused by a malalignment of the big toe joint. The big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead.
A callus or corn is a thickening of the skin due to repeated pressure or friction. The skin thickens in response to the pressure; this is your body's way of protecting the underlying tissue.
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Almost 4 million Canadians have diabetes and 2.4 million more are pre-diabetic.
Hammertoe is the name given to a toe, which "curls" and shaped like a "hammer". It can develop in the second, third or fourth toes, however is most common in the second toe.
The heel bone or calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot. It is the first part of the foot to strike the ground while walking and it supports 50% of your weight while standing.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the toenail turns downward and presses into the skin or when the nail grows into the skin. Ingrown toenails can be very painful and limit activities of daily living.
Plantar Fasciitis is a common but serious and painful condition that occurs when the membrane on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. This membrane extends from the front of the heel to the ball of the foot.
A plantar wart is a condition which is caused by a virus. It may develop over a period of days, weeks or several months. The virus enter the body through a microscopic opening in the skin.

Foot Health and Conditions

Athlete's foot/fungal infection is a common, and sometimes unsightly infection of the skin and/or nails.

Bunions are often described as a "bump" on the side of the big toe, caused by a malalignment of the big toe joint. The big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead.

A callus or corn is a thickening of the skin due to repeated pressure or friction. The skin thickens in response to the pressure; this is your body's way of protecting the underlying tissue.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Almost 4 million Canadians have diabetes and 2.4 million more are pre-diabetic.

Hammertoe is the name given to a toe, which "curls" and shaped like a "hammer". It can develop in the second, third or fourth toes, however is most common in the second toe.

The heel bone or calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot. It is the first part of the foot to strike the ground while walking and it supports 50% of your weight while standing.

An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the toenail turns downward and presses into the skin or when the nail grows into the skin. Ingrown toenails can be very painful and limit activities of daily living.

Plantar Fasciitis is a common but serious and painful condition that occurs when the membrane on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. This membrane extends from the front of the heel to the ball of the foot.

A plantar wart is a condition which is caused by a virus. It may develop over a period of days, weeks or several months. The virus enter the body through a microscopic opening in the skin.