by Nicolas Ivanoff | Mar 28, 2022 | Podiatry
Many people have extremely flexible joints, which allows them a greater range of motion than the rest of us. Indeed, dancers, gymnasts and athletes often attribute their skill, at least in part, to their exceptional flexibility and ease of movement. However, for the...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 22, 2021 | Podiatry
With so many muscles and tendons in our feet muscle strain is always a possibility. Considering we stand on them all day, these injuries are painful and extremely debilitating. How Does This Happen? Muscles can stretch or even tear for several reasons. Injury and...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 11, 2021 | Podiatry
Regular exercise is essential for all of us. It helps control our weight and blood pressure, improve energy and cardio health, and firm up the wobbly bits. It’s also invaluable to keep our mental health in good shape. This is good news for our lower limbs as well, as...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 27, 2021 | Podiatry
Winter is around the corner and foot problems increase at this time of year. Cooler weather causes old issues to flare up or new ones to set in, so it’s time to take precautions. Winter doesn’t need to be tough on your feet. Here are some things to look out for. Lower...
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 | 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...
