Nail care is essential in sports

Nail care is essential in sports

Observing Good Footcare Having a go yourself sounds a good idea and so there are two approaches to help you. What you can do to prevent the problem from arising and secondly what to do if it happens to you. Let’s start with managing the nail if a problem arises....
Is it safe to tattoo my foot?

Is it safe to tattoo my foot?

Tattoos as a tantalising work of art There are some things that make sense and others that do not. For me, it was the attraction to tattoos as an observer. Would I sully my skin? Would I want to go through the needle-like pain – no! What happens if I don’t...
Tarsal Tunnel Pain

Tarsal Tunnel Pain

Unravelling a confusing pain in the foot I want to introduce you to the condition called tarsal tunnel syndrome as a cause of heel pain but with the distinctive quality that the pain burns. The second feature that gives the condition away is that feeling of fullness,...
The Vascular Podiatrist

The Vascular Podiatrist

Oiling the Cogs of his career A Career Series in podiatry – Martin Fox What is the vascular podiatrist? As with dermatology, sports podiatry and forensics, sub-specialisation opens the door to both career progression and offering the healthcare system people who...