Tips and Advice

Choosing Running Shoes

Choosing running shoes can be a confusing task.  We now have a greater choice than ever: minimalist, maximalist, neutral, stability, motion control, cushioned, barefoot…where do you start? Generally,…

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Should corns influence your choice of footwear?

In short yes, but that not a good enough answer so let’s explore why… Ask yourself! What shoes cause me to have painful feet? I wonder how much room my feet have.  Let’s have a look inside! How does…

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Is It A Fungal Nail?

As a podiatrist this is a frequently asked question. What are the characteristics of a fungal nail? Not always but often you will see a nail that is thickened.  Remember because the nail is thickened…

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What’s the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?

In the UK podiatry is simply the new name for chiropody. The name was changed to podiatry in the early 90’s and this in part is due to podiatry being recognised as the international name. The profession…

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Do You Have An Ingrown Toenail?

An in-growing toenail is one that pierces the flesh of the toe. It can often be a splinter of nail digging into the flesh, and can be extremely painful. In more severe cases, it can become infected, producing…

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General Footwear Advice

Check your feet and shoes daily Socks without seems tend to be very comfortable Check the width of your foot and compare it to the toe box of the shoe. This can help you get an idea if the shoe is to…

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