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Keep posted on the latest news, trends, and advice on the most common foot-related topics. From foot wellness articles, sports-related tips, and current ideas to keep you at the peak of daily foot performance, The Foot Practice’s experienced podiatrist and industry partners share helpful knowledge with you … right here!
Our sports podiatrist considers growth changes in adolescent biomechanics. Discover how 3D running gait analysis treats overuse teen running injuries. Our sports podiatrist see a significant percentage of young folk at our podiatry clinic, so our team thought we’d share a few studies about adolescent biomechanics, growth disparities, gender...
A callus is a thickening condition of the skin often caused by repeated friction, excessive pressure on a specific area, or prolonged contact with a hard surface from common activities such as walking or running. Athletes are more prone to getting plantar calluses that form at the bottom of the feet. For people with diabetes or low blood...
Hallux valgus is one of the most common, progressive, and bilateral foot deformities of the first the bone in the foot just behind the big toe that can lead to debilitating pain and disability. It...
What Is Plantar Plate Pain? A plantar plate tear refers to damage to the strong supporting ligament under the toe. When the plantar plate overloads from repetitive movement the ligament tears, which...
Muscle tightness is so common that most people tend not to take it seriously. More often than not, it’s often dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing. That’s true, to a degree but we can’t...
Runners are always trying to improve their performance by training smarter to build strength and increase endurance, which helps to...
Ankle injuries are exceedingly common among active populations (Source). The only way to prevent them is by keeping your feet and ankles...
Ankle problems are a pretty common injury that most people face at some point in their lives. The worst thing is that one small misstep or...
Nail fungal infections are not comfortable to talk about, but they're even more uncomfortable to have. And if left untreated, they can...
For me, cycling is one of the best activities in the world. And I think my sentiment resonates with the growing number of cycling...
An Introduction to Radial Shockwave Benefits in Podiatric Treatments Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) or “shockwave” therapy, for...
In today's modern language, beaten-beyond-death buzzwords such as authenticity, self care, mindfulness, wellbeing, wellness, and holistic...
The recent Garmin ransomware hack kickstarted my thinking about my own burgeoning dependency and obsession with everything tech both in my...
Calf strains – perhaps one of the most frequent injuries in runners. And also, one of the most discussed topics amongst sport enthusiasts....
All high-impact workouts put strain on your feet and ankles, but Crossfit’s mix of weights, jumps, and cardio means you’re rapidly...
The most common running injuries are to the muscle or tendons. Stronger muscles are less likely to tear, and will also hold the foot in...
There’s something exciting about slipping on a new pair of running shoes for the first time. It makes you feel more confident about...
Orthotics is an umbrella term covering everything from blister plasters to full-leg braces. They can correct deformities, improve gait...
All elite golfers exhibit good footwork. It is not at all controversial that the function of the foot in golf is different from almost any...
Nobody can 100 percent say that stretching can directly decrease the risk of injury, but most podiatrists and other healthcare...
Does anyone want to “cope” with a crippling pain that shoots through your heels the moment you jump out of bed? I didn’t think so. But if...
Do you want to hit the ball longer and straighter? So are you looking to improve your golf game? Like with most problems it is best to...
Most foot conditions start in childhood – flat feet, pigeon-toed walking, even juvenile arthritis. Parents usually seek help only when...
"Is it normal?” must be one of the most commonly asked questions in medical history. There’s actually been surprisingly little research...
When you imagine a child who goes barefoot most of the time, what do you picture? Perhaps a child growing up in a Nairobi slum or feeding...
Football – Stay strong to prolong your game! Injury can end your match, it can end your career before it has ever really begun....
Maybe it is terribly obvious that your feet are one of the most important assets when it comes to running. But most runners don’t realize...