Why Achilles Tendon Problems Are Common
Your body has approximately 4,000 tendons – strips of fibrous, flexible tissue that connect muscle to bone in order to facilitate movement. However, your Achilles tendons may well be the only ones you’ve heard of. After all, they’re longer, thicker and stronger than...
Cuboid Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Unless you happen to have studied the anatomy of the foot, you probably haven’t heard of the cuboid bone before. However, as experienced London podiatrists we’d encourage you to familiarise yourself with the cuboid’s role in foot function and why some people develop...
Foot Health Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Feet?
As the colder months settle in, it’s the perfect time to curl up in cosy pyjamas, pull on a pair of warm socks, and relax by the fire. But while you’re enjoying the comfort of the season, have you thought about your feet? They’re the unsung heroes of your body,...
Hot Feet? Why Your Feet Are Always Hot
Everyone’s feet get hot from time to time. For example, you expect your feet to feel much warmer than usual during and for a short period after a workout. But what if you always or almost always have hot feet? Persistently hot feet are impossible to ignore. They can...
Keeping Your Feet Healthy During Winter
With temperatures dropping, nights drawing in, and Christmas decorations already popping up in the shops, it’s time to think about keeping your feet comfortable and healthy during the winter. With feet tucked away in socks, slippers, boots, and wellies, it’s easy to...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Walking Boots for Foot Health
With the crisp autumn air and golden landscapes beckoning, now is the perfect time to enjoy health-boosting walks in the great outdoors. But before you head out, it’s essential to ensure your walking boots provide the support, protection, and comfort your feet...
Can a Podiatrist Help with Foot Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect any part of the body, but it’s common on the feet and toenails. This skin disorder causes an unusually fast buildup of skin cells, leading to thick, painful patches called plaques. For those with foot...
Essential Footcare for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often unpredictable condition affecting the central nervous system (spinal cord) and the brain. Related issues can arise anywhere in the body, but legs and feet are often affected. Symptoms vary from one person to the next, but...