Blogs
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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18th Jan 2019
Cosmetic Foot Surgery – An Overview
Cosmetic foot surgery essentially means improving the appearance of your feet through surgical means. Whilst most foot surgery is performed for foot deformities, such as Bunions and long toes that have become hammered, a cosmetic approach to foot surgery often also achieves excellent functional results. Performing cosmetic foot surgery is not unusual for a podiatric […]
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03rd Jan 2019
Bunions: Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment
What Causes Bunions A Bunion is a common foot complaint, which involves the big toe joint slowly deviating from its natural position. The condition will typically present as a bony bump below the base of the big toe that protrudes outwards from the foot. Bunion symptoms include: A bulging bump below the big toe Swelling, […]
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31st Oct 2018
What is a Hammer Toe, its symptoms, causes & surgical treatments?
A Hammertoe, also known as a claw toe, is a deformity that gradually causes your toe to bend downward. The second, third, fourth or fifth toes are affected most often and the deformity usually develops over time as a result of chronic inflammation arthritis, ligament injury or wearing poorly-fitted shoes. Symptoms of Hammer Toes A […]
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05th Oct 2018
Important to Learn About Treatment of Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma is a type of non cancerous and benign nerve tissue growth, which can lead to pain. It mainly occurs between the 3rd and 4th toes. If you have been diagnosed with Morton’s Neuroma it is important to learn about treatment options. People who are diagnosed with Morton’s Neuroma may be asked to change […]
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24th Sep 2018
Foot Injury: Affect You at Any Point of Time
Whether you are an active sports person who loves to indulge in a lot of high octane fitness activities or prefer to live a laid back life, a foot injury or foot disorder can affect you at any point of time.
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14th Sep 2018
The Numerous Types of Arthritis & Treatment Methods
With increasing old age, it is possible for a person to develop arthritis. Arthritis can be described as a form of joint inflammation that can be caused by wearing and tearing of the tissues or the bone.
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