Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)? Shin splints are a term used to describe pain in the front of the lower legs, which often occurs at the beginning […]
Podiatry Articles
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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.
Benefits of a Home Visit
Being in isolation can make it difficult to arrange appointments. We offer Podiatry and Physiotherapy home visit consultations. Learn more.
Our Favourite Summer Shoe – are they really that bad?
Thongs, Jandals, Flip-Flops, Pluggers; whatever you call them, there is a good chance you have worn a pair this summer. They are our favourite go-to shoe during the warmer months […]
Summer Foot Care
This Summer season has been one of our driest periods and it has influenced a lot of events around us, our feet included. Not only do the summer thongs and […]
New Year Footwear Resolutions
When we think of the beginning of a new year, we often think about New Year’s Resolutions and the changes that we wish to make for the year ahead. One […]
When a Freckle is Not a Freckle
During summer we expose our feet to a range of different conditions. Typically, due to the heat, we tend to find ourselves wearing thongs or semi opened shoes for ventilation. […]
Putting your best foot forward
When we stop to take into consideration just how much they do for us, whether it is running around after kids, walking with our four legged furry friends or kicking goals in sports or the workplace, our feet are the foundations to keeping us moving. Here are some simple ways to help make your feet feel their very best.
Sesamoiditis – Pain Under My Big Toe
Sesamoiditis is pain that occurs underneath your big toe joint. The term is a general description for any irritation of the sesamoid bones, which are tiny bones within the tendons […]
Footcare Tips to Keep Your Feet Looking Great!
Taking care of one’s feet is essential during the peak months of summer. Warm weather is directly responsible for making your feet rough and dry. There are a number of […]
Why My Feet Hurt in Thongs
It’s getting warmer, your feet are getting hot. And those rubber thongs are looking really good right about now. But you’ve been told by your podiatrist that they’re not good […]
Why do my feet & ankles swell when it’s hot?
It is a common question we get asked during Spring and Summer, and something that affects the general population. Why do my feet and ankles swell during the warmer weather? […]
When is the Right Time to Get New Footwear?
Often Podiatrists will see patients coming through with the idea that they are sporting the best available footwear on the market, and often they are not far off the mark. […]
Chilblains
Chilblains are damage to the skin caused by changes in temperatures typically affecting the hands and feet. The small blood vessels that supply the skin dilate and contract in response […]
Clicking and Crepitus
One of the most frequently asked questions I get in the clinic from patients is the concerning sounds like clicking, popping, snapping produced my movement. These noises can be concerning […]
