For many years, in pre-ancient time, humans walked barefooted. We evolved to feel the ground under our feet, and to develop thickened skin, known as calluses, that protected us from heat, cold and abrasion. Now, many of us walk on […]
Constantly, I mean constantly, footwear is the reason for love or war in a podiatrist’s chair. Don’t you dare think this is happening only with the women; oh no, this is with the men and children too. From the stylish […]
The Issues That Arise It is holiday time again, with the usual long lines waiting to buy those special gifts. How will your feet and legs survive the pounding of pavements; standing for hours on hard concrete floors at the […]
It is critical as a health professional to maintain your professional accreditation by doing CPDs (Continuous Professional Development) training. I attended the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Annual Symposium in Liverpool recently, and learnt a number of things; some, just […]
Extensor tendonitis causes pain across the top of the foot. The extensor tendons join the muscles on the front of the lower leg, to the toes. They pull the toes upwards away from the ground. The two main extensor tendons […]
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