podiatry Tag
26 Sep Introducing Flamingo Feet- Silicone Toe Activators
[gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="784,782"] For so long, we have been encouraging our patients to do foot strengthening exercises. The research is clear. These exercises can prevent or reduce hallux valgus (the dreaded bunion), help with the healing of the plantar fascia (most common cause of heel pain). ...
04 Nov How to get the most out of your appointment . . . 5 steps
Have you ever been to an appointment and completely forgotten to ask that really important question? Have you ever left an appointment feeling a little let down or that you have not achieved your objective?11 Nov Toe Cancer Killed Bob Marley
In 1981, the world lost the one and only Bob Marley to a rare type of melanoma in his toe at the age of thirty-six. Contra to popular belief, not all skin cancers are caused by Ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Melanoma skin cancer may...
18 Oct Woman Loses Leg After a Pedicure at a Nail Bar
Let us give you some advice on how to choose a safe nail bar, and explain the difference between a Podiatrist and a nail technician.
19 Sep Why do my heels hurt 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 newborn 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 bambino's tootsies. So here goes, the top tips your baby will thank you for.
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).
17 May Toenail Physics and Treatment for Ingrown Toenails
The bottom line; the hallux nail (big toenail) is flatter than all the other toenails and fingernails. A big flat adhered plate has more forces acting on it to bend it out of shape. I note this very clever gentleman only did the first principle equations...
10 Apr Got Stinky Feet? We Can Help!
It's 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 the moist and hospitable environment of your shoe. They can stick around on...