Flat feet: what they are, how to treat them, and practical help from a podiatrist
Flat feet (also called Pes Planus) occur when the medial arch of the foot is lower than usual or absent when standing. Many people with flat feet have no pain and don’t need treatment, but for others the condition causes discomfort, tired feet, or problems further up...
Podiatry for Sports: Keeping Active Feet Healthy and Injury-Free
For both professional athletes and keen amateurs, foot health plays a huge role in sporting performance and recovery. Our feet support, stabilise, and absorb shock every time we move. During sport, the demands increase significantly — for example, running puts between...
Gout in Your Big Toe: Practical Steps to Relieve the Pain
Imagine suddenly waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe. Walking feels impossible, and even the light pressure of a duvet against your foot is unbearable. It sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? Sadly, this scenario is all too real...