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How To Stop Ingrown Toenails

How To Stop Ingrown Toenails

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.

Lower Limb Pain? A Biomechanical Assessment Could Help!

Lower Limb Pain? A Biomechanical Assessment Could Help!

Do you have pain in your feet or lower limbs? Is it something you’ve meant to get checked but never got around to? Don’t worry, our podiatrists are experts in lower limb biomechanics - i.e. the way we move and walk. We can help get you walking or running pain free once again. Read on to find out how we can help and what to expect during your podiatry appointment.

Winter Foot Care Tips

Winter Foot Care Tips

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the weather dramatically shift from a beautiful, calm summer to temperate, dramatic storms...In this blog, we’re going to lay out several tips to taking care of your feet throughout the winter.

Finding the Right Shoe for Your Foot Type

For most people, shoe-shopping simply means going into a shop to find a shoe that we like, that fits, and that falls within our price range. Some people view it as a chore, while others consider it a fun past time. But for almost everyone who goes shoe-shopping, fashion trumps function. Few people will give proper thought to the long-term effects that our shoes will have on our feet.