Maintaining proper foot care is essential for keeping your marathon training schedule on track and avoiding any unnecessary debilitating issues. Because you'll find yourself wearing a sweaty pair of running trainers each day (unless you have two), you'll be at higher risk from fungal growths, which are attracted to warm moist skin especially between the toes and aroun
- Children with cerebral palsy experience problems with muscle control and mobility, which can impact on their self-confidence and ability to gain independence as they grow. A podiatrist can help improve the way your child walks and help strengthen the muscles in your child's feet. Here's an overview of three ways a podiatrist can support your child: Foot Orthosis Child
- Bunions occur when the tissue or bone which surround the joint at the base of the big toe are displaced, resulting in intense pain and discomfort. Below is a guide to some steps you can take which will help to ease any pain and discomfort you are feeling. Water and Salts Fill a bowl with cold water and add some Epsom salts. Soaking your feet in cold water and Epsom sa
- Heel pain is a common problem suffered by runners. Unfortunately, many athletes tend to ignore the pain and try to 'run through it', rather than seeking professional help. So what commonly causes heel pain in runners and how can it be prevented? Plantar fasciitis One of the most common causes of heel pain in runners is a condition called plantar fasciitis.
- Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue that creates the arch of your foot, becomes inflamed. Though not a condition limited to runners, it is one of the most common injuries that runners need to deal with, and it can strike anyone from a beginner who is carrying a few extra pounds to a seasoned marathon runner. Medical professi