Blogs
31st Mar 2020
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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31st Mar 2020
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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10th Feb 2020
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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10th Feb 2020
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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23rd Aug 2019
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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22nd Aug 2019
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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05th Jun 2019
An Overview of the Common Sports Related Foot Injuries and Their Causes
Sporting activities can be very rewarding and a good way to stay fit and healthy. However, without proper technique and a good understanding of your limits, sports or exercise can lead to injury. Common Sports Related Foot Injuries The most common sports related foot injuries are: Blisters, corns and calluses Achilles tendinitis Plantar fasciitis Stress […]
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05th Jun 2019
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot surgery is generally recommended when a foot condition has reached a stage where conservative treatments are no longer effective or the condition has poor long term prognosis with conservative management. Understandably, being advised that surgery is the best treatment option can make a person quite anxious. In my experience there are typically a few […]
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06th May 2019
Foot and Ankle Surgery – Recovery Guide
Foot Surgery, like most kinds of surgery, can create a good deal of apprehension. It is a highly specialised field and patients often do not know what to expect. Below are answers to some of the most common questions I am asked by patients who are considering surgery. How Long Does it Take to Walk […]
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06th May 2019
Top Things to Consider Before Foot Surgery
Foot Surgery is used to treat a range of painful foot conditions. Often surgical options are used as a last line of treatment when a problem becomes too painful or impacts on daily activities or quality of life. The most common foot conditions that are treated surgically include: Hammertoes Bunions Ankle Instability Morton’s Neuroma Modern […]
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