What Is Seisamoiditis? Sesamoiditis, simply described, is an inflammation of the Sesamoid bones in the ball of the foot. The Sesamoid bones are unusual in that they are not connected to other bones, but to tendons. They are subject to the same stresses and movement types as tendons as well as bones, particularly in the […]
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Well fitting footwear fulfils three main functions, it protects our feet, it makes it possible for us to walk wherever we want regardless of the terrain and it makes it comfortable for us to stand or be active on our feet for longer periods of time. Well fitting shoes should make you make you feel […]
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Some people are born with flat feet, but it can also develop in later life due to injury or an illness. However, either way, the condition is not something to be worried about too much. It may cause pain and discomfort when you walk, but there are many ways to treat it. What Are Flat […]
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A Stone Bruise is the common name for any foot pain that feels as if there is a stone in your shoe, or as if you have trodden on a small sharp stone which has bruised the sole of your foot. It is often referred to a being like toothache in your foot and there […]
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Whilst Gout is not specifically a condition of the feet, it often affects toes and can cause associated foot problems which need additional treatment from a Podiatrist. Simply put, Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream. This doesn’t always lead to an attack, but if uric […]
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Caring for your toenails is just as important as caring for your fingernails. Whilst they might not be as immediately visible well cared for toenails make your feet more comfortable and prevent problems such as fungal nail infections. Caring For Your Cuticles Some aspects of caring for your toenails are very obvious, such as cutting […]
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One of the most common problems we see is ‘a Verruca that won’t go away’. It can be very difficult to tell the difference between a Corn and a Verruca for someone who doesn’t have specialist knowledge – and it’s quite difficult to look at the soles of your feet to see it properly. A […]
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Although our feet may be well wrapped up, winter foot care is just as important as it is in summer. When feet are hidden away inside shoes and socks problems can develop unseen if you don’t have a good foot care regime in place. A few sensible precautions and a little time spent on your […]
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What is a Heel Spur A heel spur is a calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion on the underside of your heel bone. It is difficult to be sure you have a heel spur without an x-ray, until such diagnosis it is often referred to as a ‘heel spur syndrome’. Heel Spurs can be […]
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If you are suffering from lower back, leg or foot pain you may be referred for a Biomechanics Assessment to try and identify the reason for the pain. What is Biomechanics? In Podiatry Biomechanics refers to the way the bones, muscles and joints of your feet and lower limbs interact and move. They will look […]
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