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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.
How do you prepare for winter sports?
A lot of injuries occur when you start training too fast, too quick. It is important that exercises are built up gradually. Find out what conditions can affect your activities, preventative measures you can take to avoid injury and what you should consider when choosing footwear for winter.
The biggest mistake with applying RICE
The biggest mistake is with patients who have had long term tendinopathies. They often use the RICE principle – Resting, Icing, Compression, Elevation. However, there is insufficient evidence available that RICE for the application of ankle sprains is useful.
When should I replace my running shoes?
We know how important it is to have good footwear but not many of us can identify the signs of wear and deterioration and when we should replace our running shoes. Dead shoes can increase your risk of injury. But you can spot the signs and replace them first.
Is stretching relevant for the recreational runner?
We were always taught to line up and do our stretches; this is something that was engrained into our routine. But research still cannot confirm what type of stretching is best and how long you must do it. So what does this mean for a recreational runner?
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