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Entries from 2015-04-01 to 1 month

Leg Length Discrepancy Gait Cycle

Overview The majority of people in the world actually have some degree of leg length discrepancy, up to 2cm. One study found that only around 1/4 of people have legs of equal lengths. LLD of greater than 2cm is relatively rare, however, an…

What Is The Cause And Treatment Of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

Overview Often considered solely a product of genetics, flatfoot rarely carries with it the stigma of presenting over time. The truth, however, is that flatfoot does not discriminate on the basis of age and can become an issue in the form …

Posterior Tibial Tendon Pain Symptoms

Overview This condition is a progressive collapse of the tendons and ligaments that hold up the foot?s arch. This condition most commonly affects women. It typically occurs in only one foot, but in some cases, both feet are afflicted. Caus…

Will Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Require Surgical Teatments ?

Overview There are four stages of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. In the first stage the posterior tibial tendon is inflamed but has normal strength. There is little to no change in the arch of the foot. In stage two the tendon is par…