Multiple sclerosis is a relatively common neurological problem that does affect the foot.
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Multiple Sclerosis (Podiatry Arena)
Multiple Sclerosis (PodiaPaedia)
Multiple Sclerosis (Foot Health Forum)
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis & Management (Podiatry Apps)
The symptoms of a burning foot or feet are almost always due to some underlying neurological problem. The treatment options are often limited and the problem can be quite distressing.
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Burning Feet (Foot Health Forum)
Burning feet (Podiatry Arena)
Reasons for burning feet (Podiatry Arena)
Burning Feet (PodiaPaedia)
Burning foot (ePodiatry)
De Agony of De Burning Feet (Foot Health Friday)
Burning Feet (Podiatry Ninja)
Baxter nerve entrapment is a cause of heel pain with the symptoms often mimicking plantar fasciitis and should be conisdered in any case of heel pain the has a neurological component to it.
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Baxters Nerve Entrapment (PodiaPaedia)
Baxter’s Neuritis (Medial Calcaneal Nerve Neuritis) (Podiatry Arena)
Baxter’s neuropathy secondary to plantar fasciitis (Podiatry Arena)
Baxters Nerve Entrapment (Podiatry TV)
Baxters nerve or plantar fasciitis? (Podiatry Experts)
Baxters Nerve Entrapment (Foot Health Forum)
Restless legs syndrome is a common and extremely annoying problem. No one treatment works for each person, so often it is a trial and error to find the most useful treatment. There are many different drug options, including gabapentin, but each drug only seems to a small percentage of those with restless legs syndrome. There has been some recent discussion on the use of the Restiffic foot wrap, but it has not yet come to market. It appears to be a wrap that tight binds the foot. Those with Restless legs syndrome are always searching for cures as it has a significant affect on sleep quality and on their quality of life.
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RESTIFFIC™ Foot Wrap (PodiaPaedia)
The Restiffic Foot Wrap for Restless Legs Syndrome (Podiatry Arena)
Restiffic Foot Wrap for Restless Legs Syndrome (Its a Foot)
Gowers Sign is an indicator of several neurological problems such as Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy. It is due to the weakness of the proximal muscles. The child as to raise from the ground from a supine position and use the hands to climb up the legs.
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Gowers’ Sign (PodiaPaedia)
Gower Sign (Podiatry FAQ)
Gowers Sign (Podiatry TV)
