Blogs
17th Dec 2024
What Is the Difference Between Gout and Bunion?
What Is Gout? Gout is a condition that occurs due to increased uric acid level in bloods, which may result in inflammation of joints, in particular around the foot. It affects the big toe joints. The big toe joint becomes swollen, inflamed and painful during an acute gout attack. Most people complain that they wake […]
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17th Dec 2024
Ankle Sprains Recovery and Prevention Tips
What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to the ankle resulting from excessive and abnormal movement whilst playing sport or during a trip or slip. The ligaments either on the inside of the ankle known as a deltoid ligament or the outside of the ankle known as a lateral collateral ligaments […]
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17th Dec 2024
Ankle Arthritis Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment
What Are The Symptoms Of Ankle Arthritis? Symptoms of ankle arthritis can include either pain or stiffness to the joint or locking and clicking. The symptoms vary depending on the type of pathology and the degree of cartilage wear. Causes Of Ankle Arthritis The majority of causes of ankle arthritis could be actually post-traumatic. An […]
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31st Jul 2024
Is Summer the Best Time to Have Bunion Surgery?
All bunion specialists now agree that whilst bunion corrector type devices can in very small cases help relieve some of the symptoms, the bunion deformity itself continues to progress over the years. The deformity exists due to the deviation of the metatarsal bone and the big toe in opposite direction, as well as the prominence […]
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19th Mar 2024
Living with Big Toe Arthritis, Strategies for Managing Pain and Staying Active
What is Big Toe Arthritis? Big toe arthritis is generally caused by wear and tear of the joint where the cartilage wears down and the big toe joint becomes enlarged and stiff over time. Arthritis of the big toe is caused by either genetic factors or due to trauma to the area. What are the […]
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19th Mar 2024
Painful Toes at Night – What’s Causing Your Discomfort and How to Find Relief
Toe pain at night can be due to a variety of reasons including circulatory issues, where you have loss of circulation as well as conditions that are causing inflammation of the joints that may be either due to rheumatic conditions or generalised wear and tear. It is important to find the underlying problem and you […]
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19th Mar 2024
Remedies for Heel Pain: Natural Remedies for Heel Pain-Get Back to Your Feet Without Drugs
Heel pain is commonly caused by either inflammation of the thick band of tissue on the heel known as plantar fascia. The condition is known as plantar fasciitis. Other problems could be due to fracture of the heel or bruising of the heel as well as occasional injuries that are related to the nerves either […]
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13th Oct 2022
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Keyhole Bunion Surgery or Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Minimally Invasive bunion surgery, also known as keyhole bunion surgery, uses modern techniques and equipment to decrease the number and size of incisions during surgery. Minimally Invasive bunion surgery has several benefits, including faster recovery time, less postoperative pain and less scarring. The surgery involves three to […]
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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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