Foot care Podiatrists specialise in treating the foot. To do this successfully we also assess the whole lower limb- from the hips to the toes! Today we are going to explore the foot care part of the job. This entails making sure the skin, nails and bones of the foot...
Sports Massage Could Be The Key To YOUR Training Regime! Are you training for a Marathon? Triathlon? Iron Man? 100K challenge? Tough Mudder? Preparing for such events takes a lot of time and commitment. While your mileage and intensity gradually increases, are you...
Podiatrist Ann Exton’s Hot Hints and Tips: Fungal Infections | Blisters | Dry & Cracked Skin With long, hot days just around the corner, most of us will be digging out our summer footwear that has been hidden away since the cold weather...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a symptom that consists of leg pain. It can vary from a mild ache to an excruciating, shooting pain. The pain might be worse when you sit, sneeze, or cough. Sciatica can occur suddenly or it can develop gradually. You might also feel...
Ice Therapy With any sprain, strain or bruise there is some bleeding into the underlying tissues. This may cause swelling and pain which can delay healing. Ice treatment is most commonly used for these acute injuries. If you have a recent injury (within the last 48...
