by Nicolas Ivanoff | Aug 16, 2021 | General
Summer has arrived and that means one thing: it’s flip-flop season. When the sun is shining, no footwear can compare to the freedom of a pair of loose flip-flops, especially when you can feel the sand and sea between your toes. But as tempting as it is to spend all...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jul 13, 2021 | Chiropody
While it isn’t the most pleasant subject to discuss, ulceration of the feet and legs is a potentially serious health problem everyone needs to be aware of. We’ve created this guide to foot and leg ulcers in order to answer many common questions about the issue. Read...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jul 1, 2021 | Podiatry
Clubfoot or talipes is a lower limb disorder that begins in the womb. One or both of an unborn baby’s feet may turn inwards during the third month of the pregnancy – the first sign of clubfoot. This issue is sometimes spotted during routine prenatal ultrasound scans....
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jun 14, 2021 | General
Having swollen feet and ankles is a common problem, especially at this time of year when temperatures are climbing. The swelling is caused by an accumulation of fluid: you might hear your podiatrist refer to this problem by its medical name, oedema. You develop oedema...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | May 24, 2021 | Podiatry
Charcot foot is a rare, debilitating condition that affects the structure of the foot. It’s characterised by bone, joint and muscle weakness, as well as foot deformities. Named after the 19th-century French neurologist Jean‐Martin Charcot, whose research laid the...
