How To Avoid Navicular Pain
by Mattie Knight
The navicular bone is a bone in the ankle or wrist that is shaped something like a boat. An accessory navicular bone is an extra bone that sometimes develops on the inside of the foot in front of the ankle or on the hand. It affects between two and 15 percent of the population and is genetic. It is a common cause of lameness in horses. In humans, it is normally asymptomatic. When symptoms do occur, one of them is <A href="http://www.naviculardisease.com">navicular pain</A>. Other symptoms include bunions, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.
Doctors who specialize in disorders of the foot are called podiatrists. Some practitioners use the older term of podiatrist. In Australia, clinicians who specialize in problems of the foot may be called podiatric surgeons or physicians. In many European countries, the term is podologist or podologo.
Podiatrists also take care of the leg as well as the feet. Training in medical school to become a foot doctor is arduous and comprehensive. The curriculum embraces topics such as genetics, biomechanics, microbiology, physical rehabilitation, biochemistry, pharmacology, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, and women's health in addition to basic anatomy and physiology.
One of the most common conditions that will drive an individual to visit the podiatrist is a broken toe. These tough little digits may fracture in response to a major catastrophic event like a crush injury, or a repeated insult over time. The waiting room will be filled with ballet dancers, athletes and construction workers. The symptoms of a fractured phalange include pain, bruising, stiffness, redness and swelling.
With proper rest and attention, broken toes generally heal quickly, within five or six weeks. Care involves keeping the leg elevated, applying icy compresses and sitting quietly watching junk television. This is a good time to enjoy being waited on hand and foot and get away with it so make the most of it. Your friends and families will develop super-human memories and expect the same treatment in similar circumstances.
There are less dramatic foot conditions, but they are no less painful or disabling. These include things like gout, athlete's foot, ingrown toenails and corns. When it comes to foot conditions, we are often our own worst enemy. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that thrives where groups of people walk around together in shallow, tepid water, like shower rooms and swimming pools. Ingrown toenails, which may sometimes need surgery, are the result of wearing shoes that are too tight a fit in the toe area.
Generally, we don't seem to take our feet seriously and often overlook or neglect foot conditions. Often, this is because we are too embarrassed. We think they are too trivial and don't want to bother the doctor or look like a wimp or an idiot. This is, emotionally speaking, penny wise and pound foolish.
The truth is, when we have pain in the feet, it shows in our face. All the makeup in the world can't conceal the fact that our muscles tighten up and our eyes look sad. We can't always prevent foot pain but we can try and avoid it by wearing smart but sensible shoes and avoid going barefoot in communal spaces where there is shallow water. Happy feet make a happy face!
<a href="http://www.naviculardisease.com">Read more about</a> The Truth About Navicular Pain.
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Title: How To Avoid Navicular Pain
Author: Mattie Knight
Email: nathanwebster335@live.com
Keywords: medicine, health, treatment, healthy
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Category: Medicine
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