Every stride you take as a runner is influenced by your unique gait pattern, which can have a huge impact on your overall running experience and foot health. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of gait analysis for runners from a podiatric standpoint.
While some individuals with ‘flat feet’ may not experience any symptoms, for others, it can lead to discomfort and pain. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for flat feet is essential for managing this condition effectively.
A low level of blood flow to your legs and/or feet is a condition known as poor blood circulation in the legs and feet. This is an important topic because if poor circulation is left unmanaged it can develop into a more serious medical condition.
When it comes to footwear, there are many different types and elements to consider. This blog is here to provide you with a helpful guide to choosing footwear, and outlines the footwear features that you should consider for foot health.
Ingrown toenails are a surprising condition. They’re surprisingly painful; a reasonably common refrain is, "I know it looks like nothing but you would not believe how much it hurts". They’re also surprisingly hard to heal - sometimes, by the time people arrive in the clinic, it has been going on for six months, often without any neglect. And usually, they are surprisingly easy to prevent. They definitely fall into the category of “much easier to avoid than treat,” and you will save a lot of money doing so.
Sustaining a foot or ankle injury is one of the worst things that could happen. Even the slightest misstep can result in a painful injury that can take us out of action for weeks or months on end. In order to help you avoid this kind of disappointment, we have compiled a list of ways to prevent foot and ankle injuries.
So with our feet on display, many of us are thinking how we can make sure they look and feel as best as they can. But whether you’re showing them off in summer or wrapping them up in winter, taking care of your toenails is something we should all be conscious of. In this blog, we will look at a few of the top tips to help keep your nails beautiful and healthy.
Whether you’re an active individual or simply feeling the summer heat, nobody likes to experience foot odour. Fortunately, there are lots of different home remedies you can try yourself that will help you tackle this issue. Here, we’re going to look at several easy ways to tackle foot odour at home.
As science continues to grow its understanding of the effects that everyday life can have on our health, and as society overall becomes more and more conscious of the importance of looking after ourselves, we are constantly hearing that this is bad for us, or that is good for us. But surely something as innocuous as tights couldn’t possibly be affecting our health?
As we get older, our bodies require more and more care in practically every area. Everything from our skin to our bones start to change, and need special attention. But because ageing can cause so many changes, it can be difficult to know how to take care of everything. In this blog, we’re going to be looking at some of the most important factors of foot care for seniors.
There are few experiences, if any, that cause more change to our bodies than pregnancy. Becoming pregnant forces us to reevaluate more or less every aspect of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear. Fortunately, the internet is full of helpful information on how to deal with each and every one of these aspects. In this blog, we’re going to examine how you can take care of your feet during pregnancy.
Insoles & orthotics are a popular solution for a number of foot-related issues, and can be very effective at reducing pain and addressing other physical or postural problems. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are different products that do different things, so it is important to make sure that you’re not using the wrong one.
