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Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint Professor Shannon, from the La Trobe University, Australia , speaking at the Podiatry National conference in Bournemouth on 22 November presented the latest research about arthritis in the big toe joint. Apparently one in…

[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] Foot health and falls – and Tai Chi (and Yoga) Fitter Feet For Life specialise in human posture analysis to find out the cause of muscle and joint pain, and to help reduce such pain we often…

Kids and Sport With the start of the school year looming, this is a good time to think about ensuring that your children’s feet are safely ready for sports activities. The young body is still developing and the demands of…

Home Treatment Tips for Ingrown Toenails It’s amazing how something so small can cause so much discomfort. Most of us have experienced the pain of an ingrown toenail, but did you know you can treat them at home? Ingrown toenails…

Walking and Foot Health It is essential to look after your feet as they can literally carry you on to excellent health. Walking is a natural activity. We’re meant to walk for long distances, it is part of our makeup.…

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy does work Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy has become hugely popular in recent times, and for good reason. Shock wave therapy has proven to be an effective treatment of Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis, providing relief from…

What is extracorporeal shock wave therapy? Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive method used instead of surgery, which uses pressure waves to treat various musculoskeletal ailments. High-energy acoustic waves, (shock waves) deliver a mechanical force to the body’s…

Chiropodist in Clapham June 2018 is foot health month, an awareness campaign initiated by the College of Podiatry to highlight the importance of foot health and of checking and taking care of our feet regularly. What makes our feet so…

Dealing with Shin Splints: All the Advice You Need   Shin splints is the term used to identify pain that occurs just between the knee (on your lower leg/shin bone) and your ankle. It usually occurs on the front outside…

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