In fact, Santa Claus has been to Medipod Clinics to have his feet checked out and ready for Christmas! I was very privileged this year to treat Santa’s feet! It was a lovely surprise. Looking after your feet is important. Feet are your body’s foundation, so keeping them healthy is vital to your overall health. Years of wear and tear
What are orthoses? Orthoses or orthotic devices (insoles) are shoe inserts that slide into your shoes to help with foot and ankle function, reduce the risk of injury and improve your posture. Conditions that orthoses can help include flat feet and high arches, bunions and hammer toes, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, and last but not least, back pain and
It is time to say goodbye to the lovely British summer and welcome autumn soon. As the weather cools, women switch from sandals and open-toed shoes to closed ones. This transition can be uncomfortable especially in presence of deformity. Two of the most common types of pain women feel in autumn come from bunions and toe deformities, such as hammer
When was the last time you checked the bottom of your feet? Our soles are often hidden away and forgotten about but as the foundation of our bodies we need to pay more attention to them. This blog will discuss flat feet: what they are, how they are caused and how you can identify whether you have them. Flat feet
There are many tips on heel pain online, so how do these relate to you and your feet? Heel pain can be quite complex and it is not always due to plantar fasciitis. There are other structures around your heel that can become inflamed and cause discomfort. Your podiatrist will be able to assess your feet and give you advice