by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 16, 2024 | Podiatry
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects your plantar fascia, a tough band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot from heel to toe. It acts as a shock absorber, and it supports the foot arch. Given its location, your plantar...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 5, 2024 | General
In the realm of podiatry, beyond standard care like nail trimming and hard skin removal, lies a highly specialised service: custom-made orthotics. For podiatrists, crafting prescription orthotics (also called orthotic insoles or foot orthoses) is one of the most...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 5, 2024 | General
If you’ve dealt with dry, cracked heels (heel fissures), you know the discomfort and damage they cause. Instead of soft, smooth skin, cracked heels feel rough, dry, and even painful, resembling sandpaper. Left untreated, they can lead to more serious...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Aug 26, 2024 | Podiatry
Corns and calluses are thick, tough layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction. Hard skin can easily develop into a corn or callus and these lead to painful problems. Many people suffer from these common foot conditions, but some are more prone to corns...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Aug 15, 2024 | General
Athlete’s foot is often recognised by its classic symptom: itchy skin between the toes. However, many people are unaware of the full spectrum of symptoms, causes, and potential complications associated with this common foot condition. Whether you’re an athlete...