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Mark Heard
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Low Dye Strapping

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Low dye strapping is the medical term for a specific type of foot strapping. It is VERY effective at supporting your foot and helping with all sorts of pain such…

Infection Control

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INFECTION CONTROL What does Infection Control mean?  Infection Control simply refers to the steps taken to minimise the risk of infection to both patients, staff and any visitors to Healthy…

HAPPY FEET, HAPPY DOG!

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Who would have thought that fixing someone’s foot problem would also make a dog happy. We recently saw a patient with pain under the ball of the left foot which…

Arch Strengthening

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Strengthening your arch can be important for people who experience heel pain, arch pain or plantar fasciitis. This exercise is effective at strengthening the arch ligament BUT, start gently &…

Orthotics and Improving Hip Flexibility

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If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrists might also have advised you that you have tight hip muscles. The exercises below are helpful for hip…

Orthotics and Improving Ankle Flexibility

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If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrists might also have advised that you have reduced ankle flexibility. The exercise below is helpful for improving ankle…

Calf Strengthening

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Weak calf muscles can contribute to many issues in the lower leg, calf/shin, foot and ankle. This exercise is really effective at strengthening your calf & Achilles tendon BUT, start…

Shin Strapping

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Strapping of your shins is often helpful for people who experience shin pain – also known as shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome. This strapping is really effective at…

Podiatrists Do WHAT!!!

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I had an interesting conversation recently with a patient who had recently had surgery on an ingrown toenail by her GP. I had been seeing this patient for over a…

Lacrosse Ball Exercise

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A lacrosse ball is not only great for lacrosse, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…

Calf Stretch Exercise

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Tight calf muscles can contribute to pain in the calf but also in your shin, ankle and foot. Start gently & go slowly – some people can find this exercise…

Tennis Ball Exercise

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A tennis ball is not only great for tennis, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…

WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY?

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Spring is here and the weather is warming up. That means you can start wearing your sandals and thongs – they feel so good!!! You realise you haven’t shown your…

MY CHILD HAS HEEL PAIN

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Do you have a child who is limping after running? Is your child complaining of pain at the back of their heel? Your child may have developed a condition called…

COVID-19 UPDATE AND HAPPY EASTER

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For many, you may not feel like celebrating at the moment.  There is a lot of uncertainty around health, around employment, around our finances and what the future holds. Can I encourage…

COVID-19 UPDATE 27th March 2020

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            31st March 2020 – YES WE ARE OPEN We appreciative the support of our amazing patients. If you know of anyone suffering from foot…