- About this resource
- What is podiatry?
- How can a podiatrist help?
- When you should consult a podiatrist
- Foot terminology
- Foot problems
- Categories of foot problem
- The most common foot problems
- Achilles problems
- Ankle problems
- Ball and arch problems
- Common injuries
- Deformities
- Foot diseases
- Heel problems
- Skin and nails
- Toe problems
- Vascular/Nerve problems
- Caring for your feet
- Rare or unusual problems
- Treatments and therapies
- Diagnostic technologies
- Orthotics
- Surgery
- Therapies
- Fitness and feet
- Footwear
- Fun foot facts
- Quick reference
- Useful links
Muscles
Twenty muscles give the foot its shape, support and the ability to move.
The main muscles of the foot are:
- the tibilias posterior, which supports the foot's arch
- the tibilias anterior, which allows the foot to move upward
- the tibilias peroneal, which controls movement on the outside of the ankle
- the extensors, which help raise the toes, making it possible to take a step
- the flexors, which help stabilise the toes.