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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | May 10, 2021 | General
If a prominent, bony lump appears at the back of your heal you may have Haglund’s deformity. This uncomfortable condition makes it tricky to find footwear that fits correctly. On its own the condition isn’t dangerous, but it is painful and if left untreated will lead...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Apr 26, 2021 | General
Exercise is vital to keep us physically fit, improve our mental health, and promote restful sleep. It’s often tempting to ignore it when we’re young and invincible! Then we start to get a little creaky and exercise suddenly seems like a good idea to get us moving...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Apr 7, 2021 | Podiatry
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...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Mar 22, 2021 | General
Are there any patches of hard skin on your feet? If so, you could well be experiencing hyperkeratosis. It’s a common problem and means that your skin’s outer layer has become thicker than normal in some areas. The excessive thickening is due to an overgrowth of...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Mar 8, 2021 | Chiropody
Athlete’s foot, cracked heels, brittle and discoloured toenails, smelly feet, verrucae… There are numerous foot problems that have a tendency to make people feel embarrassed. If you develop an issue with your feet that makes you self-conscious, you might be tempted to...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 22, 2021 | Podiatry
New parents often marvel at their baby’s ten tiny toes. Some children, however, are born with two or more digits that aren’t fully separated. Those toes may be partially or completely fused, giving them an unusual appearance and, in severe cases, limiting their...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 8, 2021 | Chiropody
Your feet are prone to feeling cold; the problem affects everyone from time to time. On a chilly day, your body reacts to the drop in temperature by constricting the blood vessels in your extremities. This keeps as much warm blood as possible circulating in your head...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 25, 2021 | Podiatry
A stiff big toe seems like a minor ailment and is something you may be tempted to ignore. It’s easy to assume the issue will soon get better on its own. However, some people find that this foot problem doesn’t go away. The stiffness persists and gets progressively...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 4, 2021 | General
During the colder months, many people like to pop their feet into warm slippers before padding around the house or relaxing in front of the TV. Years ago, slippers were mainly confined to the bathroom and bedroom; now they’re worn much more. If you’ve been working...
