by Nicolas Ivanoff | Mar 12, 2024 | General
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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 29, 2024 | General
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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 20, 2024 | Toenail Surgery
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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 29, 2024 | General
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 –...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 16, 2024 | General
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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 2, 2024 | General
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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 19, 2023 | General
Preparing to exercise is just as important as the workout itself. You also need to cool down afterward. These steps help avoid injury and allow you to get the very best results from any activity. Why Stretching is Important We all know exercise is good for our overall...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 11, 2023 | Podiatry
When struggling with a particular health issue we tend to focus on the bit that hurts or doesn’t work properly. We overlook the fact that the problem area isn’t a standalone feature – it’s attached to and dependent upon other parts of the body. Everything is part of a...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 27, 2023 | General
We all experience a bit of wear and tear but there’s usually nothing to worry about. However, as we age our risk of falling increases, and with it the risk of serious injury. Indeed, in the UK 1 in 3 people over 65 years will fall at least once a year. Many of these...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 13, 2023 | Podiatry
Stress fractures are small cracks or breaks in the bone. They can happen anywhere in the body, but they are particularly common in the metatarsals of the foot. These bones connect the ankle to the toes, and they play a vital role in the correct functioning of your...
