by Nicolas Ivanoff | Apr 28, 2022 | General
Summer holidays often mean sitting on a plane for hours. Doing nothing but reading or relaxing may sound tempting, but that’s not great for your feet and legs. Swollen feet and ankles are always a possibility when you fly – a situation that can lead to blood clots and...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Apr 12, 2022 | Podiatry
We all need to cut our toenails every six to eight weeks. You probably don’t give it much thought, but it’s easy to make mistakes that lead to painful problems. Happily, this doesn’t need to be a problem. Here’s our guide to help you cut your toenails the right way...
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 | Mar 8, 2022 | General
The wrong kind of shoes cause a multitude of problems, and these can go way beyond your feet. Back, hip and knee problems can all stem from inadequate footwear. High heels are often thought to be the culprits, and this is true in many cases as they force the feet into...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 21, 2022 | General
Exercise is essential to keep our bodies healthy, but it isn’t just about firm muscles and a trim physique. Our mental health benefits enormously and this is just as vital as our physical wellbeing. Help with Everyday Problems Daily life is tough, especially these...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 2, 2022 | General
The knee is the most complex joint we have, so there’s a great deal of potential for it to go wrong. When it comes to lower limb issues your knees bear a great deal of the burden, although the problems can begin further down in your feet. The way you stand and move...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 17, 2022 | General
In the UK we often wonder where we’ve put the umbrella, but keeping our heads dry is only part of the challenge of living on a soggy island. We also need to think about our feet. If feet get wet regularly, this can lead to all sorts of problems. When our feet are...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 4, 2022 | Chiropody
Sudden cold snaps can be intense, and some people are particularly susceptible to the cold. This can lead to frostbite all too easily. Even a mild form is painful, while extreme cases have severe consequences. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Frostbite? Intense...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 8, 2021 | General
It’s always good to see your kids running around enjoying themselves. However, all that charging about can cause problems, particularly between 7 and 14 years of age. This is when Sever’s Disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) can be an issue, particularly...
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...
