Are Your Feet Ready for Winter?
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...
Being Born with Clubfoot
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....
Charcot Foot and Diabetes – Why They’re Linked
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...
Is It Normal for One Foot to Be Bigger Than the Other?
If you’ve ever had your feet measured at a shoe shop, you’ll know whether you have different sized feet. If not, try placing both feet on a sheet of paper, drawing around them, then measuring the longest and widest parts to compare their sizes. Although we think of...