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19 Sep Why does it hurt so bad when I get out of bed?
This article will challenge the conventional view of what CAUSES heel pain. If we keep on doing the same old treatment, we are going to keep getting the same old results, so time for a new perspective.
23 Aug How do you take care of new born babies feet?
It seems like all my friends are having babies at the moment (it must be something in the water!). I am fielding a lot of questions about the best way to care for the little bambinos tootsies. So here goes, top tips your baby will thank you for.
16 Jul Heel Pain Series- Week 2: What is a Podiatrist going to do?
Plantar fasciitis, heel spur or something else? Correct diagnosis is the KEY! How are you meant to treat something if you don’t know what it is? You are essentially guessing. There is plenty that can go wrong in the body to give you heel...
09 Jul Heel Pain Series Week 1: Anatomy
Heel pain is one of the most common conditions we treat as Podiatrists. Most people describe pain on the bottom heel bone (the calcaneus) on the medial side (the side closest to the midline).
03 Jun 7 Myths about Ingrowing Toenails
Cutting a “V” in the toenail will fix an ingrown toenail, reducing the pressure and pain. This is an old wives tale with good architectural merit, but unfortunately is untrue. Nail cells are not like skin, the do not net together, they only grow in...
17 May Toenail Physics and Treatment for Ingrown Toenails
Why have my nails started growing funny?! Why are they lifting? Are they ingrown? Why me?! We are all too often blissfully unaware of our toes…until they start hurting! Anyone who has had an ingrown nail knows, it is hard to think when your toe is...
10 Apr Got Stinky Feet? We Can Help!
Its embarrassing, it stings the nostrils! Bad foot odour can be conquered and here is how….. Why do feet stink? The 2 main reasons are pretty obvious- Sweat & Poor Hygiene Bacteria can thrive in moist and hospitable environment of your shoe. They can stick around on your...
01 Mar The Lazy Runner 2.0
I think I could like running, the problem is, I am not very good at it. I am quite aware I am an extrovert who likes the company of others, and frankly, get bored of my own company out on a run! Running has so many...
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