by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jun 26, 2017 | General
Throughout June, the College of Podiatry is raising awareness of the importance of looking after your feet, whatever your age, with its Feet for Life campaign. As the campaign’s name suggests, foot health should be a priority during every stage of our lives, not least...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jun 12, 2017 | General
Back pain is a widespread, debilitating health problem. Last year, a staggering 30.8 million working days were lost in the UK due to backache and other musculoskeletal issues, according to the Office for National Statistics. Only minor illnesses, such as colds, were...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | May 29, 2017 | General
As we’re all so reliant on our feet, it’s incredibly important to ensure they’re working as well as possible. Performing simple foot exercises on a regular basis is an excellent way to improve your foot function. The benefits are threefold: foot exercises relax your...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | May 16, 2017 | General
This year’s London Marathon was a record-breaker, attracting over 40,000 amateur and professional participants. The world-famous race has helped to make the city a hotspot for runners and joggers. As Runner’s World magazine points out, London has ‘the most active...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | May 2, 2017 | General
Putting on socks or tights in the morning is part of most people’s daily routine. The task is so familiar that you probably don’t give it much thought and have never stopped to wonder what effect hosiery has on your foot health. It’s easy to assume that one pair of...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Apr 18, 2017 | General
While the unusual name might give you the impression that it’s a rare condition, plantar fasciitis is actually the number one cause of heel pain. It occurs when your plantar fascia (a dense strip of shock-absorbing tissue that runs along your sole) swells and thickens...
