Please note that most feet problems can be avoided with proper care of the feet. This includes proper footwear (Shoes that have high and wide toe boxes and deep heel cups) and foot orthotics.

1. Achille'sTendonitis: Inflammation of the Achilles' Tendon due to a shortened tendon or lack of stretching. Recommendation: An orthotic fitted with a heel cup for added support.

2. Calluses: The accumulation of dead skin cells, normally on the balls of the feet, that become hard and thick. This is normally as a result of wearing tight, and high heeled shoes, and the loss of fat pad. Recommendation: An orthotic, to help redistribute the patient's weight evenly.

3. Corns: The accumulation of dead skin cells on other areas of the foot than that of calluses. Namely, the tops, sides, and tips of the toes. Recommendation: Orthotics to help reduce ground shock.

4. Diabetic Neuropathy: The diabetic patient loses the ability to feel pain, due to numbness in hands and feet. Minor cuts, etc. can lead to ulcerations and even amputations if left untended. Recommendation: A diabetic orthotic, containing a plasizote top cover which accommodates pressure by conforming to the diabetic foot's heat and pressure.

5. Heel Spurs: this is an abnormal growth of the heel bone as a result of calcification where the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel. This is normally due to over-pronation. Recommendation: Orthotics with a heel spur pad along with shock absorbing footwear.

6. Metatarsalgia: Pain located on the balls of the foot. Recommendation: Orthotic which includes a metatarsal pad to relieve the pressure off the metatarsal heads.

7. Morton's Neuroma: The inflammation, pain, and swelling between the 3rd and 4th rays at the ball of the foot. Symptoms include numbness and cramping of the forefoot. Recommendation: A casual, sport, or dress orthotic with a metatarsal pad.

8. Morton's Toe: A condition where the 2nd toe is longer than the big toe. This leads to excessive pressure on the 2nd metatarsal head where calluses can form. Recommendation: Orthotics with more arch support to keep the foot in alignment with a metatarsal pad to cushion and reduce the stress on the ball of the feet. Shoes a size or a half size larger are recommended.

9. Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation due to repeated overstretching of the plantar fascia ligament, the foot's fat pad from over-pronation. Recommendation: An orthotic to bring the foot back to sub-talar neutral.

10. Sesamoiditis: Inflammation of the sesamoid bones. Recommendation: An orthotic with a V-wedged cut out or a 1st ray cut out.