Pediatric podiatry: podiatry for children and teenagers Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Growth, childhood, adolescence, and podiatry Between birth and the age of 18 on average, growth causes changes in cartilage, bone, and joint structures at varying rates. In very young children, before they start walking, a […]
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Posturology & women Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Specific disorders affecting women Specific musculature, cycles, pregnancies… The female body has particularities that may require specific attention from the practitioner. The female body is subject to hormonal changes that have tissue and mechanical repercussions. It is therefore common
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Foot disorders Syndrôme douloureux du 1e rayon Griffe d’orteil Hallux valgus Métatarsalgies The foot is a complex structure comprising numerous joints and muscles. It supports the weight of the entire skeleton and plays an essential role in the integrity of the whole body. However, foot pain is very common because the foot and ankle constantly
Pelvic and back disorders Pelvic disorders The pelvis and hips are at the center of our anatomy, halfway between the feet and the eyes, playing a crucial role in our mobility and balance. Composed of several bones, muscles, ligaments, and joints, they connect the trunk to the lower limbs. Their complex structure allows for a
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Knee disorders “My knees hurt”: a common problem Underlying the foot and in constant mechanical interrelation, the knee joint is sometimes damaged due to plantar support disorders. Whatever activity you practice, knee injuries are common, including tendonitis, bursitis, iliotibial band syndrome, and even meniscus tears. Whether resulting from a sports accident, muscle strain, or mechanical
Postural disorders and osteo-ligamentous, joint, muscular, and neural pathologies The causes of posture problems are as numerous as the consequences, and it would be impossible to list them all, but here is a list of posture problems frequently encountered in the clinic. Causes of posture problems Dysfunctions of a posture input A disorder affecting one
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Orthopedic, postural, and proprioceptive insoles Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Types of insoles Proprioceptive insoles Postural proprioceptive insoles are orthopedic devices designed to improve balance and posture by stimulating the sensory receptors in the foot. Their main role is to provide proprioceptive stimulation, i.e., to enable the
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Multidisciplinary teamwork Posturology and sports podiatry, like perioperative care, may require the expertise of several healthcare practitioners, each contributing their specialized knowledge. The expert eye of each practitioner will thus help to avoid therapeutic wandering and a proliferation of consultations without any results on the symptoms. The advantage of Podiatrylab is that it brings together
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Medical pedicure & iontophoresis Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Medical pedicure treatment Medical pedicure involves comprehensive foot care: from the heels to the tips of the toes. The podiatrist will use a scalpel to remove all plantar hyperkeratosis (calluses, dead skin, and/or cracks), corns, and calluses so
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Functional rehabilitation of the foot Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents What does foot rehabilitation involve? Foot rehabilitation is a set of specific protocols, techniques, and exercises aimed at restoring function, mobility, and strength, depending on the different medical conditions affecting the foot: deformity, injury, surgery, etc. It
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Perioperative foot care (preoperative/postoperative surgery) Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Perioperative foot care includes follow-up before and after foot surgery, where the podiatrist works closely with the surgeon and physical therapist in charge of the patient’s rehabilitation. Since the recent Ritz law, podiatrists can now work alongside
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Sports podiatry Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Sports podiatry, the study of athletes Sports podiatry is aimed at athletes of all ages, from beginners to high-level competitors. The goal is to analyze posture and athletic movements (running stride, golf swing, static position in sports such as shooting,
Clinical posturology Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents What is clinical posturology? Clinical posturology is the study of the mechanisms that regulate posture and muscle tone in the human body. Postural imbalance can disrupt motor patterns and cause various symptoms. It is a discipline that studies the posture
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