DIABETES MELLITUS – THE DIABETIC FOOT The number one request for allied health professionals is to perform a diabetic check and to provide assistance for diabetic foot and health management. WHAT IS DIABETES MELLITUS? Let’s start at the beginning. Diabetes Mellitus, or diabetes, is a condition that is caused when
We often question about broken bones that won’t heal as well as others. Healthy bones week has prompted the staff Pivotal Motion to give some serious thought to all things bony. THE 3 PHASES OF HEALING FROM BONES FRACTURES The healing process is similar for most bones. Generally, there are
Leg length differences can be the source of many irregular issues in our bodies. Our bodies aren’t always symmetrical, there are small differences between each side that make us unique. Having one leg longer than the other is no exception. The length of your legs is just one example where
“I have flat feet!” Pes Planus is a medical term used to describe a foot that has a flattened arch. There are a number of causes for flat feet and ankle pronation these may include; Genetics: Many flat feet are due to some form of genetic predisposition. Bony Alignment: It may be
An ankle sprain is such a pain! A Poem by Lydia Bartram (Past) Pivotal Motion Physiotherapist Ankle sprains, ankle sprains, how common they are!As common as having a Toyota Rav car! Football pitch, netball court or falling down stairs,There is no avoiding those terrible tears! Swelling, bruising, unable to walk,it
People are different. This couldn’t be more accurate in the case of a tarsal coalition. What is a Tarsal Coalition? Tarsal coalitions are a variation found in some people where some of the tarsal bones of the foot are fused together. The tarsal bones are the seven larger bones that make up
The first 24-48 hours after sustaining a soft tissue injury is crucial in ensuring the best outcome for healing. As a general rule, management for most acute soft tissue injuries is as simple as remembering two simple acronyms – RICER and HARM. RICER & HARM FOR ACUTE SOFT TISSUE INJURY
Winter foot care is imperative during the “offseason”. Footwear, sporting participation, and climate are all factors that are seasonally affected. It is common to see an increase in particular problems during different seasons. 6 IMPORTANT WINTER FOOT CARE TIPS INGROWN NAILS With the cooler weather upon us, it’s time to
Peri-tendinitis of a tendon Peri-tendinitis is an inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. It can also be associated with tendinitis which is an inflammation of the tendon itself. Peri-tendinitis is common in repetitive strain injuries or overuse injuries. Athletes who don’t have sufficient rest between training or athletes who train to
Stress fractures can occur for many different reasons; for example over training or metabolic reasons. There are two groups of bone cells that are responsible for bone turnover. One group breaks bone down osteoclasts and the other builds it up osteoblasts. Both the bone reduction and bone production needs to
