Corns And Calluses: Causes, Prevention and Effective Treatment
Corns and calluses are two of the most common foot complaints, yet many people confuse the two. While both involve a buildup of thickened skin, they differ in their appearance, cause, and the discomfort they bring. If you’re struggling with painful or unsightly...
Are Your Work Shoes Damaging Your Feet? Here’s What to Look for
You’ll almost certainly have specific shoes for work, whether your job requires specialist footwear (such as non-conductive electrical hazard boots) or not. But if you can’t wait to kick off your work shoes when you get home because your feet are tired, sore, or...
Smelly Feet? Why Foot Odour Is Worse for Teenagers
Smelly feet are a common and often frustrating issue for teenagers and their parents. If you’ve noticed your teen’s feet smell worse than they used to, you’re not imagining it. While anyone can suffer from foot odour (or bromodosis), teenagers are especially prone to...
What You Should Do If You Fall Over
If you fall over, stay calm, lie still, and check for injuries. If you’re hurt or feel weak, call for help. If uninjured, roll onto your side, get onto your hands and knees, and then slowly stand using a stable object for support. Sit and rest before deciding whether...
Foot Drop: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
An individual with foot drop (also called drop foot and dropped foot) finds it difficult or impossible to lift the front of their foot. Their brain emits movement signals, but the foot and ankle don’t respond properly due to nerve and muscle issues. Foot drop is most...
Why Verruca Needling Is Different
Verruca needling is an innovative, impressive treatment for verrucae, the troublesome warts that grow on the bottom of people’s feet and often form clusters. Also called Falknor’s needling, this minor surgical procedure is one of several superb verruca treatments...
What Is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis involves thoroughly examining how you walk to assess how well your lower limbs work and identify any issues. This diagnostic process is a key part of many of our London podiatry consultations, especially if patients are experiencing lower limb pain when...
What Is Ingrown Toenail Avulsion?
If you have an ingrown toenail, you may be aware that this unpleasant problem can be resolved with nail avulsion. But unless you have a background in podiatry, you’re probably unsure exactly what the term means, which is why we’ve created this ingrown toenail avulsion...