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Living with Big Toe Arthritis, Strategies for Managing Pain and Staying Active

What is Big Toe Arthritis? Big toe arthritis is generally caused by wear and tear of the joint where the cartilage wears down and the big toe joint becomes enlarged and stiff over time. Arthritis of the big toe is caused by either genetic factors or due to trauma to the area. What are the […]

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Painful Toes at Night – What’s Causing Your Discomfort and How to Find Relief

Toe pain at night can be due to a variety of reasons including circulatory issues, where you have loss of circulation as well as conditions that are causing inflammation of the joints that may be either due to rheumatic conditions or generalised wear and tear. It is important to find the underlying problem and you […]

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Remedies for Heel Pain: Natural Remedies for Heel Pain-Get Back to Your Feet Without Drugs

Heel pain is commonly caused by either inflammation of the thick band of tissue on the heel known as plantar fascia. The condition is known as plantar fasciitis. Other problems could be due to fracture of the heel or bruising of the heel as well as occasional injuries that are related to the nerves either […]

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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

Keyhole Bunion Surgery or Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Minimally Invasive bunion surgery, also known as keyhole bunion surgery, uses modern techniques and equipment to decrease the number and size of incisions during surgery. Minimally Invasive bunion surgery has several benefits, including faster recovery time, less postoperative pain and less scarring. The surgery involves three to […]

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Achilles Tendonitis: Symptoms, Cause and Treatment

The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone of the foot. It is the largest tendon in the human body and is essential for a range of movements and activities. Due to its regular use and the intense pressures it undergoes during activity, overuse injuries in […]

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Verruca: Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment

A verruca is a type of wart that grows on the sole of the foot. The wart causes hard skin to form and this can be painful to walk on, often compared to stepping on a needle. How To Diagnose A Verruca? Verruca are often recognisable via the following characteristics: The skin area of the […]

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Cryotherapy and its Role in Treating Verrucae, London

What is Cryotherapy? Cryotherapy is the use of cold temperatures in the treatment of medical conditions. It umbrellas a number of more specific treatment terms, including cryosurgery and cryoablation. In terms of foot care Cryotherapy is most commonly used to treat verrucae. Verrucae are a form of wart that grows on the sole of the […]

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Bunion Surgery Recovery Tips

Bunion Surgery A Bunion is a common foot deformity that manifests as a bony growth below the base of the big toe. A Bunion is progressive, meaning it will get worse over time; the Bunion ‘bump’ will enlarge and often causes footwear fitting issues, pain, swelling and can prevent day-to-day activities. We have previously written […]

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HyProCure Procedure – Flatfoot Correction

The Link Between Your Foot, Body and Knee Pain The foundation of the body begins with the feet. When we are standing all of our weight is balanced and aligned through the bones, muscles, ligaments and other tissues that make up the foot. There are a number of issues that can adversely affect this alignment, […]

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Foot & Ankle Exercise After Surgery

Foot & Ankle surgery always involves a period of time before you can return to normal activities. Following an operation, your body needs time to heal, which typically involves rest, elevation of the foot and a restriction of activity. I have previously written in some detail on this postoperative period.  However, after this period of […]

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