With modern techniques, bunion surgery is now a routine operation and complications are rare. However, it will still take some time for your foot to heal completely, so it’s useful to know what to expect during the recovery period. What’s the recovery...
Most children love playing soccer – and that’s great. What isn’t so good is if they put their foot health at risk thanks to kicking the ball incorrectly. Toe-kicking is a very common bad habit, but it’s one that you can to get them out of if...
Arthritic feet and ankles can result in a great deal of unhappiness, thanks to the pain and disability they can cause. Although arthritis can’t be cured completely, recent studies have shown that massage therapy can help ease its symptoms. How can massage...
Chronic heel pain can make your life a misery. It can affect anyone at any age, and is usually caused by inflammation in your foot. Whatever the reason for your heel pain, there’s a new and highly effective way of bringing relief: electro-corporeal shockwave therapy....
August is a hectic time, and it’s easy to forget important details in the back-to-school rush. But one detail that really matters is the sort of shoes you pick for your child. Badly-fitting shoes can cause discomfort and even injury, but following a few simple...
Numbness in your feet is never welcome, and depending on how severe it is, it can cause anything from mild irritation to severe health problems. The good news is that it’s often possible to improve matters considerably by using a state-of-the-art technique:...
With the arrival of summer comes the need to cool off once in a while – and where better to do that than at the pool? As well all the fun things you can do in and around the water, there are also dangers that can cause problems for your feet. Here’s how to avoid...
If you’re planning a wedding or even just planning on attending one, you’re sure to be thinking about many things. Your feet may not be one of them, but even small problems like blisters can take the edge off the enjoyment. Here are some tips to keep your feet...
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...
