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Commonly Asked Questions – Severs Disease
Also known as calcaneal apophysitis, Sever’s Disease is an irritation of the apophysis in the heel (calcaneus). This is a heel pain syndrome most commonly experienced by young athletes and children who have a recent episode of growth spurt, usually between the ages of...
World Diabetes Day: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet?
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet Diabetes can have a profound effect on our entire body and its many systems; the feet are particularly vulnerable in people with advanced diabetes. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, your risk of acquiring other conditions...
How You Can Overcome Your Anxiety To See A Podiatrist
Our feet have been carrying us everywhere we go since the moment we take our first step. Yet, they are the most neglected part of our body. Many people often put off being seen by a foot and ankle specialist regarding their foot pain or general podiatric conditions...
What Is Hyper-Mobility and How Will It Affect My Child?
One of the most common questions asked during one of our paediatric consultants would be “Is my child hypermobile?” “My kid has very flexible joints. Does that mean my kid will have flat feet?” “Will joint hypermobility impact my child’s development?” What is...
How Can Arthritis Impact Your Life and Feet?
Arthritis is a broad term for a group of conditions where there is damage of the body’s joints, which can cause pain and stiffness. There are numerous types of arthritis and some types of arthritis that podiatrists can assist with include: Osteoarthritis: joint...
Heel Pain – What you need to know!
A recent study found that for every 100 people presenting to their GP for heel pain, only 12 get referred to the podiatrist. This is alarming as podiatrists are the specialists in heel pain. I share some key facts about heel pain based on common questions I’ve had in my podiatry clinic.
