When you think of what podiatrists can do for you, you probably think about the things everyone knows about: examining your feet, providing orthotics, giving advice on foot and ankle health and so on. In fact, there are many other things they can help you with. Here...
Well-made orthotics are customized to your feet and are a prescription device. Even so, it’s important to know how to spot the signs that may mean you need a replacement or reassessment. How can you tell that orthotics may need replacing? Take good care...
Complications from diabetes include the possibility of your feet suffering from nerve damage, which means you can develop ulcers or infections without realizing until the damage has become severe. Wearing depth shoes can be a good way of dealing with this. What are...
Foot and ankle injuries are often painful and likely to force you into changing your usual routine. You can deal with some of these problems yourself by undertaking a simple self-care routine – but it’s important to know when it’s time to make an...
Developed for heart surgery, autologous platelet rich plasma injections (or simply PRP injections) are increasingly used in sports medicine to help reduce the misery of foot pain and speed up the healing process. What are platelets? Your blood contains four...
