We kick off this season with an exciting and promising plan as official podiatrists to the Unió Esportiva Cornellà (second division B). The Institut Català del Peu (ICP) is very committed to this entity and has fitted out a podiatry department in the installations of the club to provide comprehensive treatment for any of the football […]
Malum perforans plantar also known as neuropathic ulcer is the most serious complication of the diabetic neuropathy. This ulcerous lesion in the diabetic foot can have its origin in the motor, sensory or autonomic neuropathy: 1) Motor neuropathy causes atrophy of the intrinsic muscles of the foot and thus, osseous deformities and articular stiffness, for […]
The fifth supraductus toe shows the alteration of the anatomical position of such toe. Its main characteristic is a curvature of the fifth toe in adduction, external rotation and hyperextension putting such toe on the fourth toe (this fact gives it an applanated aspect). It is about a congenital anomaly by congenital morphologic alterations or […]
We call subunguinal hematoma the accumulation of blood under a nail, whether on the foot or the hand.Its main features are inflammation, pain, discolouration of the nail to a reddish or purple hue and tenderness. There are numerous causes. These are mainly traumatic (shoes, impacts, etc.) and, a lesser degree, treatments with anticoagulants, chemotherapy or […]
As its name indicates, joint hypermobility or joint hyperlaxity is due to joints with a higher than normal mobility range.Joint hypermobility entails a higher risk of joint dislocation. This greater movement than usual is made ffortessly and without any discomfort. We observe weak ligaments in children suffering from joint hypermobility. This, in a long term, […]
Xerosis is a dermatological anomaly in which the skin not hydrated enough and is commonly called “dry skin”. This lack of hydratation it is usually due to aging (senile xerosis) or pathologies such as diabetes. Healthy people with cutaneous dry skin may suffer discomfort and an aesthetic condition without further serious complications to their health. […]
Hyperhidrosis is a disease that is characterised by chronically increased sweating. An average person sweats when he/she is exposed to high temperatures, when he/she does exerciseor when the person is in stressful situations. In this way, the temperature is regulated, toxins are eliminated and the skin is protected. In the case of hyperhidrosis, the increase […]
We call a splint an external device or structure of different materials for therapeutic purposes that maintains its position or holds or immobilises parts of the body (mainly moving or parts). Thus, it modifies the functional or structural aspects of the neuromusculo-skeletal system. The Jousto Peroneus splint is suitable for those patients who suffer from […]
The bites by insects and arachnids usually cause immediate cutaneous reactions. In the case of mites, mosquitoes and fleas (parasite insects) they cause itch, while in the case of wasps or bees (poisonous insects) they originate pain. Mosquito bites frequently cause a bigger number of problems while the stings of bees and wasps are more […]
On March 20th and 21st was offered in Casa de Valencia (Barcelona) the course “Last breakthroughs in biomechanical analysis systems”. In the audience there were one hundred people among all fields of public health. I am very grateful to the presence of Doctor Virginia Novel Martí (Emeritus professor from the University of Barcelona) and the […]
