by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 27, 2025 | General
While its unusual name may make it sound rare, plantar fasciitis remains the leading cause of heel pain. This condition arises when the plantar fascia – a thick, shock-absorbing band of tissue along the bottom of your foot – becomes inflamed or damaged....
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 23, 2025 | General
Putting on socks or tights in the morning is a routine most of us hardly think about. However, what you wear on your feet plays a surprisingly significant role in your foot health. The wrong socks or tights can cause discomfort, exacerbate existing foot problems, and...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 20, 2025 | General
Your body has approximately 4,000 tendons – strips of fibrous, flexible tissue that connect muscle to bone in order to facilitate movement. However, your Achilles tendons may well be the only ones you’ve heard of. After all, they’re longer, thicker and stronger than...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 6, 2025 | General
Unless you happen to have studied the anatomy of the foot, you probably haven’t heard of the cuboid bone before. However, as experienced London podiatrists we’d encourage you to familiarise yourself with the cuboid’s role in foot function and why some people develop...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 16, 2024 | General
The busy Christmas and New Year period can be incredibly challenging for your feet. While you’re rushing down Oxford Street in pursuit of the perfect presents, climbing a stepladder to ‘deck the halls’ with festive garlands, and dancing the night away on New Year’s...
