He is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of foot disorders such as traumatism of the skin, the nails, the bones and the joints of the feet. An orthotic is a movable insole fabricated specifically for your feet. It is very comfortable and is placed easily in most of your shoes. They are worn to control abnormal movements of the foot and prevent problems which can arise from foot inbalances. They are caused by repeated friction and pressure from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe.
Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet.
Bunions develop on the inner side of that joint as a result of weakness in the bone structure of the foot. Both men and women can develop bunions. It is caused by a fungus and signs of athlete's foot are drying skin, itching, scaling, inflammation and blisters. They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury and fungus. Are contagious benign tumors of the skin which are caused by a virus.