Faulkner’s Plantar Wart Needling
We are currently offering Faulkner’s Plantar Wart Needling at our Ryde clinic. What is a Plantar Wart? A plantar wart, or verruca, is a common skin infection on the sole of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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? […]
How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Feet – PART TWO
In last week’s article, I discussed how pregnancy can affect your skin and nails. Today we will look at the biomechanical and musculoskeletal issues which can arise during and after […]
How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Feet and What Post Natal Care May be Required. – PART ONE.
In line with our Pregnancy information night coming up, ‘The Ins and Outs of Post Natal recovery’, I wanted to write about how pregnancy can affect your feet and what […]
Let’s Talk Football Boots
With pre-season training already in full swing and football teams working hard to prepare for another exciting season, one important question remains… Have you decided what football boots you’ll be […]
Why Cushioning Should Not Be Your Main Focus on Footwear
When deciding its time to purchase a new pair of shoes, whether it be for work, leisure or for your activity, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the technology each […]
Verruca Pedis / Plantar Warts
Verruca Pedis / Plantar Warts
These painful little terrors can pop up without much warning and can spread just as quickly. Often, Verruca Pedis or more commonly known as plantar warts are often mistaken for […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (J.I.A) is a common form of arthritis that occurs within children under the age of 16 years old. The term ‘idiopathic’ is used within the medical presentation […]
Swollen Legs? You’re Not Alone.
Swollen Legs? You’re Not Alone.
Have you ever wondered what is causing your legs to swell on a hot day or at the end of a long day? Whilst there are many causes of lower […]
Warts vs Corns
WARTS VS CORNS: Can you tell the difference? On a daily basis our clinic treats many patients with painful lesions on their feet. Two of the most common are warts […]
