How can podiatrists help with peripheral neuropathy? The inability to recognise specific sensations at the end of the body is associated with a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Allied to cancer treatment this makes the condition an unfortunate side effect. The...
Hair of the dog that bit me Welcome to dog hairs, foot pain and the pilonidal sinus Many of us like to keep animals and there are many benefits until you pick up some fleas that make you itch, or develop a respiratory problem after finding that you are allergic to...
Stretching. Does it work – a critical review of evidence? Would it surprise you to know that plantar fasciitis confuses the medical profession? The reason is simple. The complexity of diagnosis and treatment options… Accurate diagnosis & correct management...
Another bump of bone on the foot Welcome to my foot pain series The tarsal boss foot bump affects the midfoot and is often called a dorsal spur or osteophyte. This can make management tricky and self-help is more practical in the first place. The patient should...
‘High Heels Challenged!’ Welcome to ‘challenging high heels’. In researching the subject, I noticed that recent interest in high heels is waning. Is there a case for banning high hells? Material on the subject stretches back to the late 20th...
Plantar Fasciitis and the foot arch Welcome to ‘plantar fasciitis another type of foot pain When Ken from New York wrote, ‘any articles on plantar fasciitis or plantar fibroma?’ I knew I needed to respond. Plantar fasciitis and the foot arch share...
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