by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 21, 2022 | General
Foot pain and inflammation won’t go away without help. Applying heat or ice to the affected area eases discomfort considerably, but it’s important to use the right method for your condition. How Does Cold Therapy Work? Cold constricts blood vessels and this decreases...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 5, 2022 | General
When children start to walk it’s natural for them to be a bit wobbly. Feet are soft and supple in the early years as bones are still forming, so their posture and gait aren’t going to be perfect at first. Flat feet and knock knees are common in the early years and...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 21, 2022 | Podiatry
Your ankles deal with a huge amount of pressure every time you stand up. These complex, load-bearing joints bear the brunt of your body weight, and are responsible for movement, stability and balance. The ankle joint is located where the tibia and fibula (bones of the...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 9, 2022 | General
If your lower legs or feet are causing trouble, who should you see – a podiatrist, your GP or some other specialist? If you’re worried or in pain the last thing you want is a stressful scrabble through the internet to figure out who can help. Happily, we have the...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 24, 2022 | General
Looking after a loved one who suffers from dementia is a big challenge. The state of their feet may be the last thing on your mind, yet a good foot care regime is just as important as their personal hygiene, diet, or general wellbeing. Foot health issues are worse for...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 12, 2022 | General
Also known as dermatitis, eczema affects roughly one in five adults and up to a fifth of all UK children. It can appear anywhere on the body, but it’s common on feet, toes and lower legs. The main symptoms of eczema are dry and itchy skin, which can flake and crack....
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 26, 2022 | Chiropody
What Is Capsulitis? Joints are kept in place and supported by connective tissues called ligaments. The entire joint is enclosed with more tissue, which creates a bag or ‘capsule’. The capsule also contains synovial fluid to protect and cushion bones, and ease...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 12, 2022 | General
Returning to exercise can be a daunting prospect if injury or illness has kept you away. Indeed, it may feel like the last thing you should be doing. Of course, you must be careful not to make things worse, but eventually doing nothing becomes counterproductive. In...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Aug 22, 2022 | General
Our feet take a constant pounding and they’re essential for mobility, yet we often overlook their maintenance. A quick splash in the shower may be the best they can hope for! Don’t wait until you have problems. Here are some quick and easy measures to keep your feet...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Aug 8, 2022 | Chiropody
We all have cuts and scrapes from time to time. Our feet and ankles are particularly susceptible to injury as we use them constantly. They are also on or near the ground, which tends to be rather grubby. Many foot wounds are minor and easy to resolve. However, even...
