Marti Vanderkooi

Foot Nail Problems

Entries from 2015-06-01 to 1 month

Hammertoe Surgery Treatment

Overview A Hammer toe can be flexible or rigid. Hammertoes often start out flexible and become rigid over time as your toe becomes accustomed to its crooked position. Flexible hammertoes are less serious than rigid hammertoes, as they can …

Why Do I Have Bunions?

Overview Hallux valgus is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. The condition is commonly called a bunion. The bunion actually refers to the bump that grows on the side of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.…

How Do I Know If I Have Over-Pronation Of The Feet

Overview If you've been running long enough, you've most likely had to deal with various aches and pains in your feet, knees, hips or lower back. Plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinitis, IT-band syndrome, meniscus tears, runner's knee, burs…