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A
corn is caused due to a localized thickening of the
skin due to pressure. Corns often occur on the top
of the toes where there is pressure from the shoes.
However, this is not always the case, they also occur
on the ball of the feet and in-between toes. Certain
corns may have become entwined with the nerves of
the skin, these corns are particularly painful.
Corns
often develop a core which is referred to as the "root"
by patients. Corns can be very painful, especially
if there is inflammation and swelling around the corn.
This condition is more prevalent in females as a result
of wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes. The primary
cause of corns is over pronation.
This can be controlled via insoles.
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Orthotic
Proof Sources and Safety Data.
The use of foot orthotics has been researched and
tested by leading institutions around the world, and
is widely accepted in the medical community. Foot
orthotics/ foot insoles are used in both public and
private hospitals and clinics.
Clinical studies and field research verify the value
of orthotics in preventing and treating corns while
improving the structural integrity of the ligaments
and muscles around the ankle. Flexible orthotics control
foot motion without restricting function and creating
compensatory movement in other structures.
Sources:
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Anthony RJ (1991) The Manufacture and Use of Functional
Foot Orthoses.
Valmassey R (1998) Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower
Extremity.
Whing W , Zernicke R(1998). Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal
Injury.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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