Fat Pad syndrome

Fat pad atrophy is a condition that refers to the loss of fat pads in the balls and heels of the feet, which causes thinning of the protective cushioning that sits under the bones.

This can cause significant pain while walking, as the shock absorption from the fatty tissue is no longer there.

Without the cushioning of the fat pads our bodyweight shifts onto the bones of our feet with minimal to no protection.  Therefore the load under this area is unable to be spread out effectively leading to pain, inflammation and over time possible damage to the bones.

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