by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 21, 2017 | General
Whether there’s an office Christmas party or get-together with friends and family on the horizon, you’re probably looking forward to letting your hair down over the next few weeks. The party season is full of fun, but while you’re throwing funky shapes on the dance...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 11, 2017 | Toenail Surgery
Can you remember the last time you had a good look at your toenails? In comparison to fingernails, which are on display most of the time, toenails are all too easily overlooked. Toenails protect the top of your toes with a robust layer of keratin – but they can only...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 27, 2017 | Podiatry
For professionals and amateurs alike, foot health plays a massive part in sporting success. In our everyday lives, our feet work hard to support and stabilise our movements, so it’s no surprise that sportsmen and women – those more active among us – can find...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 13, 2017 | General
Imagine suddenly waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe. You’d find it difficult to walk, and even the gentle pressure of a duvet resting on the affected foot would be agonising. It sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? Sadly, this...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 31, 2017 | General
The condition ‘flat feet’, or ‘Pes Planus’ to use its medical name, is when the usual arch shape of the sole of the foot is fallen. This results in most, if not all, of the foot being in contact with the floor when standing. Our feet are complex formations of 26 bones...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 16, 2017 | General
Corns and calluses are among the most common foot conditions, with most adults suffering from one or other at some point in their life. Although often grouped together, corns and calluses are actually quite different. Differences Between Corns and Calluses Corns are...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 18, 2017 | General
While many foot problems are more serious than smelly feet, few are more embarrassing. People with bromodosis (the medical term for foot odour) are likely to feel self-conscious, anxious and reluctant to socialise. In short, this frustrating foot complaint can stop...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Sep 4, 2017 | General
A bunion is a common foot deformity that affects the joint at the bottom of the big toe, causing a bony lump to appear on the side of the foot. If you develop a bunion, you’ll notice that your big toe no longer lies straight; instead, it leans towards your other toes...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Aug 21, 2017 | General
While stocking up on most back-to-school essentials is relatively easy, hunting for the right school shoes for your child can be a headache. After all, they’ll be worn day in, day out. It’s vital that they’re well-fitting, robust yet comfortable, and unlikely to cause...
