Most dog owners walk their dogs an average of three times a day, usually for 20 -30 minutes each walk, and even longer at weekends. This may not sound like much, but when you join these short walks together it soon adds up. If I’m taking a new route with…
Many of my clients come to see me for regular, routine podiatry ‘Foot Care’, however, I also get visits from people who only need a “one-off” treatment, for a problematic toe nail which has managed to get out-of-control. Some problems are more common than others, and this article is about…
Due to the increasing costs of care homes, and the increased risk of the covid-19 virus in general, more people are choosing to use home care companies to stay at home longer. Commonly, a key piece of medical equipment is the bed, with it’s guard frames at the side, the…
Fungal foot problems are more common that you would think. We are trying to exercise more for our mental health, as well as our physical health during the covid-19 lockdowns, and the lockdowns during different seasons makes us vary the types of exercise we can undertake. Back in Spring 2020…
We are almost at the end of autumn, and winter is just around the corner. It’s when we see snow and ice on the ground we reach for our walking boots and wellies for the shorter journey, like walking the dog, or popping to the corner shop. However, with excessive…
If you are going on a long journey, you will normally check the type pressures, check the oil and the washer bottle water to make sure all the basics have been covered for the journey, but when it comes to ourselves, many people just leave it it to chance. Maybe…
We can all get foreign objects in our feet, from small stones to shards of glass, and when you get something cutting into your foot, boy do you know about it with every step. I’ll start by thanking my patient for giving me permission to use his photo of his…
Did you know that many foot pain problems are actually caused by either inappropriate footwear, or incorrectly fitted footwear. Inappropriate footwear could be wearing unsupportive footwear whilst walking across uneven ground, or wearing a pair of trainers to play football or a wet grass pitch. Incorrectly fitted footwear can be…
Most people who have heel pain seek advice from one of two people. Their own doctor, or more commonly these days, Doctor Google! Unfortunately, a correct diagnosis can only be made with the correct questions being asked, and after a good history has been taken. Most people with heel pain…
