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Problems With Your Hips? Check Your Feet
If you’re struggling with hip pain, your feet may be the culprit. Foot problems exacerbate or even create additional problems throughout the lower limbs. Many foot conditions force you to compensate for the discomfort or lack of stability by adjusting your posture and...
Common Toenail Problems – Causes and Treatment
Toenails provide essential protection for the numerous bones in your toes. They are also good indicators of your overall health. Don’t ignore any new pain or changes in colour, thickness or texture. These toenail problems are all signs of injury or infection so don’t...
Planning an Active Holiday? Don’t Let Your Feet Trip You Up
It’s the holiday season and time for some rest and relaxation. The last thing you want is for something to spoil your holiday, but there’s a problem it’s easy to overlook - your feet. Holidays can be tough on your feet. Whether indulging in your favourite hobby –...
The Benefits of Regular Foot Check-ups
Our feet are under constant pressure, but we tend to overlook them until something goes wrong. Regular maintenance with your podiatrist keeps you mobile and healthy, so why not give regular foot check-ups a go? Your car gets a regular service, so why not be as kind to...
Foot Care During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your body changes to support the growing baby. Weight gain, hormonal changes, altered posture and fluid retention are natural consequences as your baby grows. Not surprisingly, many of these issues affect your feet and legs, but help is at hand from...
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy and How Does It Affect Your Feet?
The nervous system sends essential information back and forth between the brain and all parts of the body. This allows it to control and regulate every aspect of your body’s function. Your ability to move, sense pain, balance and breathe are just a few examples. The...
Plantar Plate Injuries: Causes and Treatments
The plantar plate is a tough, fibrous ligament that connects the metatarsals (foot bones) to the toes. It provides essential padding underneath the ball of the foot. This part of your foot is under constant pressure, which makes it vulnerable to injury. In certain...
Foot Mobilisation Therapy: A Gentle Way to Improve Foot and Ankle Function
There are dozens of bones and joints in your ankles, feet and toes, not to mention the hundreds of ligaments, tendons and muscles holding everything together. If just one joint is impaired or one bone is a fraction out of line, the knock-on effect can affect your...
Toenail Surgery Aftercare: Your Guide to Recovery
How long is recovery after toenail surgery? Read on and find out what you should expect after toenail surgery and the correct postoperative care to aid your recovery. Ingrown toenails, fungal infections and thickened toenails are common issues for the experienced...
Achilles Tendonitis – Causes and Treatment
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to the calf muscle. It’s the biggest and strongest tendon in your body, and it helps to move and control your foot. However, constant pressure leaves it susceptible to inflammation and injury –...
Winter Foot Care: Managing Common Problems
Wintry weather is a challenging time for your feet. It causes skin and nails to dry out, leaving them weak and vulnerable to infection. Trying to keep your feet warm leads to problems as well, but there are many easy ways to keep your feet comfy and healthy. Find out...
How to Build a New You (Without Driving Yourself Mad)
The idea of improving your health, fitness and diet often looms large at this time of year, but changing your eating habits or starting to exercise is often a struggle. Before long, you’re back to square one and out comes the chocolate! You Need Patience and a Routine...