Category Archives: Foot Problems

Flat foot

ii was told by my GP after i went to see her about my foot pain i had flat feet, i already knew this though because i was told that about 5 years ago and went through the hassle of … Continue reading →

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Heel pain – feels like blister deep-down

Actually, on the edge of the bottom part of my heel so there is some foot pressure there. It feels sort of like a blister thats underneath the thick-ish skin on the edge of my heel. Its quite painful to … Continue reading →

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Nail braces for ingrown toenails?

Does anyone recommend nail bracing as a means of correcting ingrown toenails? Thanks

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Big Toe problems

So I injured one of my toes when playing football a couple months back, around 2-3 months ago. A portion of the toe nail was stripped off, not a lot mind you but still. I payed no mind and put … Continue reading →

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Sudden Swelling on ball of foot

The morning after doing hurricane cleanup in the yard, on very uneven, storm littered ground, I woke up with the ball of my right foot swollen; not terribly painful but sore. When I went to bed the night before it … Continue reading →

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Foot abnormalities in children with type 1 diabetes

Prevalence and awareness of functional and structural foot abnormalities in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Wever A, Schickenberg-Werrij BG, Willems J, Schaper NC, Schott DA Continue reading →

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Toe training may keep the elderly upright, VU research finds

Press release; Toe training may keep the elderly upright, VU research finds Quote: Researchers at Victoria University are investigating if toe training strengthening the muscles in the toes and the feet can reduce the incidence of falls in older people. Karen Mickle, a post-doctoral research fellow at Victoria University, has developed a unique exercise program Continue reading →

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Retirement and stuff.

So, at the age of 66 I’ve retired from clinical work. I’d love to report that all I do is pootle around the Welsh countyside in the little red machine, pausing to fish various trout streams, kayak, and walk the dogs. The truth is that I manage three or four fast, hard drives a week, fish a couple of times a week (if I get the time), and walk the dogs Continue reading →

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96 year old podiatrist still doing surgery

96-year-old podiatrist still doing surgery Quote: In Fort Lauderdale, there’s no shortage of patients for Dr. Albert R. Brown, a podiatrist who has spent more than six decades helping people solve their foot problems. Continue reading →

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Diabetes awareness workshop July 14th

This is an invite to all Allied health professionals, to tie in with Diabetes awareness week, hope to see you there. Continue reading →

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