Midfoot Arthritis an often-missed Condition The Wedding Chat that started it off Of all places, I sat down at a wedding to speak to an eminent rheumatologist, and we chatted about feet and arthritis. Rheumatology is a medical specialism studying connective tissue...
Putting Age into Perspective Author and former podiatric surgeon David Tollafield delves into how feet deteriorate over time. He considers the problems in light of his experience as a patient and clinician. Highlighted words in blue provide further links to articles...
An Introduction and Practical Guide for Taping for Joint Problems We can use commercially developed braces and soft forms of splinting to support joints and soft tissue (ligaments and muscle) to limit pain, support function and, above all, provide continuing activity...
Nurturing Female Pelvic Health This month’s guest author is Carrie-Anne Martin, a UK-registered physiotherapist who has recognised the importance of post-natal pelvic floor problems. While this site emphasises foot health, musculoskeletal efficiency is altered...
Skin Problems When it comes to skin and the foot, we will be familiar with corns and calluses. For many, hard skin relates to pressure and wear and tear and is something, we can manage with a bit of pummicing or reduction with a proprietary skin reducer. Thick skin...
The Deforming Hammer toe – Part 1 Self-help for toe problems My journalistic head spun when a neighbour (Zandra) appeared on my doorstep asking what to do about her second toe. We needed a bit of research, and looking at the problem from my 43 years as a...
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