Sesamoiditis
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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The Importance Of Well Fitting Footwear
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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How Gout Affects Your Feet
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
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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A Verruca That Won’t Go Away? It Might Be A Corn
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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Winter Foot Care
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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Do I Need Orthotics?
Orthotics is a word that is often bandied about when talking about foot pain, but what exactly are they? The simple definition is a device such as a splint, support or brace used to help correct or improve the function of movable parts of the body. Orthotics in podiatry are generally inserts that fit inside […]
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Getting Older? Look After Your Feet
Getting older has many compensations – retirement, time to do more of what you want to do are not least amongst those. Unfortunately, we do tend to have a few more aches and pains as well, especially in our feet. However a simple foot care routine can go a long way towards making sure that […]
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Chilblains
Chilblains are incredibly painful for something so small – they mostly occur on your toes but they can also affect other parts of your feet as well as fingers and hands. What Causes Chilblains? Generally red and blotchy, chilblains are itchy and painful areas, they may be swollen and in severe cases cracks develop in […]
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Diabetes – Basic Foot Care
Basic foot care is important for anyone suffering from Diabetes, it has many debilitating side effects such as blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and amputations if it is not controlled. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of amputations and death today. One of the most serious complications of diabetes is foot ulcers. People who […]
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