Everything You Need To Know About Chronic Pain
Everyone experiences physical pain at some point in time. Although unwelcomed, pain is an extremely important bodily function vital to our health.
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4 Things you Need to Know About Osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis are frequently provided misinformation via friends, family, social media, and other health professionals.
Integrated Patient Care
Healthcare is an extremely broad field with countless aspects to it. With so many facets to health, choosing the correct healthcare/ medical practitioner can be confusing. Typically, most people start with their Family Doctor.
Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Injuries
It can be quite common to have a sore or stiff shoulder, even without an injury. People with a sore shoulder will often visit the GP as a starting off point.
Carbohydrates: How carbs can fit into your diet
The latest craze seems to be to villainise carbohydrates. But is there truth to this? At the end of the day, carbohydrate is just a macronutrient that provides your body with energy. So why all the commotion?
Are sweeteners better for you than sugar?
Sweeteners have become increasingly popular as sugars are becoming commonly known as being unhealthy, yet people still desire that sweet taste. The attractive aspect of sweeteners include being low in […]
Fats and their function
The functions of fats within our bodies are so versatile. It is important that we know these functions so that we can fully appreciate fats and make sure we don’t […]
Antioxidants – what even are they?
You may have heard about certain foods being advertised as “full of antioxidants”, but what even are antioxidants? Are they worth the hype and should we care about them? Firstly, […]
Protein isn’t just for athletes and gym junkies
It can sometimes be thought that athletes and gym junkies are the only ones who need to make sure they are having enough protein, but that is a misconception. Protein […]
Over Indulging at Easter
The Easter long weekend typically sees an increase in consumption of sugary foods, the biggest culprit chocolate eggs, and a decrease in exercise. While it is ok to enjoy easter […]
Adherence to exercise
Changing habits is no easy task. One of the most common New Year Resolutions we hear about involve starting an exercise program, losing weight or getting fit but months roll […]
Diabetes Beat It Program
Last week we saw how diabetes can develop and what the benefits are of exercise in management of blood sugar levels. For a refresh, diabetes can develop when the body […]
Achilles Pain in the Runner
Given the recent unprecedented times of COVID-19, our podiatry and physiotherapy team have seen an outstanding amount of running injuries, particularly involving the Achilles tendon.
Winter and Chilblains
With winter well and truly upon us, we need to keep an eye out on our feet. Gone are the days of hot weather and cracked heels, but we are […]
Fungal Infections
As a Podiatrist, our jobs can tend to be very seasonal in terms of what comes through the clinic. In winter we see a lot of ingrown toenails and corns, […]
The importance of an annual diabetes assessment
We assess your neurovascular status as part of determining your overall diabetic foot risk status. This, in turn, helps us to guide regular treatment intervals if required or to provide […]
Pain in the ball of your foot?
Quite often, our podiatry team see people walk through our doors complaining of pain in the ball of their foot. There are many different diagnoses regarding this kind of pain, […]
What happens to the body when you have a massage?
From improved relaxation and pain relief to improved blood flow; Learn how massage therapy can improve the different systems in your body.
Toe nail care in isolation
We are finding an increase in the number of ingrown toenails during self-isolation. So here are our top tips for toenail care at home.
Isolation Nutrition Tips
Here are some helpful tips to keep you on the right nutrition track and keep you in check during isolation.
