Calf Stretch Exercise
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
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?
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…
3 STEPS TO GETTING RID OF FOOT PAIN WHEN STUCK AT HOME
3 Steps To Getting Rid Of Foot Pain When Stuck At Home Do you have foot pain? Did you get up this morning and for the first few steps you…
COVID-19 UPDATE AND HAPPY EASTER
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
31st March 2020 – YES WE ARE OPEN We appreciative the support of our amazing patients. If you know of anyone suffering from foot…
WHY IS MY TOE SORE?
Why Is My Toe So Sore!!! One of the most common reasons for a toe to be sore is due to an ingrown toenail. We have all heard of them…
3 SIMPLE TIPS TO TREAT HEEL PAIN
Do you have heel pain? Did you get up this morning and for the first few steps you found it hard to put your heel on the ground? You may…
WHY ARE MY SHINS ON FIRE?
Do you find that lately when exercising at the gym or walking/running that your shins begin to get sore? Does this pain like to stick around until you stop and…
SHOULD YOU USE NAIL POLISH?
Should you use nail polish? For most people, whether we say using nail polish is good or bad, won’t change their mind. Some people love having their fingers and toenails painted,…
HOW TO AVOID SURGERY FOR BUNIONS
How to Avoid Surgery for Bunions! Rhys Potter – Podiatrist at Healthy Life Foot Clinic What is a bunion? Just about everybody knows the term ‘bunion’ but do you know…
THE PODIATRY JOB YOU DON’T WANT
Is this you? You are working in a practice maybe by yourself, you’re alone, with no real support, or mentoring, and no one to talk with about that tricky case. Are…
THE IMPORTANCE OF 12 MONTH ORTHOTIC REVIEWS
Heel Pain Clinic 12 Month Orthotic Review If you have been fitted for orthotics, your Podiatrist would have booked you in for a 12 month orthotic review. Why Do…
LOSING YOUR LEG TO A FISH HOOK
Losing your leg to a fish hook A news story this week by the ABC (A Cautionary Tale) concerned Chris Browning – a man with type 1 diabetes since his…
I HATE MY TOENAILS
WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY? One of the most common questions we are asked as Podiatrist’s is, “Why are my toenails ugly?”. The second most common question regards toenails…
DID YOU WASTE YOUR MONEY ON AN EXPENSIVE PAIR OF SNEAKERS?
So many people go into a shoe store, particularly a sports shoe store, & get overwhelmed by the array of shoes before them. They try & multiple shoes & get advice on…
WHY ARE MY TOES BURNING? COULD IT BE CHILLBLAINS?
Chilblains – My Toes Are Burning We are in the depths of winter and as I look out my window is cold, grey and wet – BRING ON SUMMER!!!. Whilst…
THIS PAIN IS KILLING ME AND I DON’T THINK YOU CAN HELP ME
These were the exact words a patient said to me a month ago. He’d been suffering from heel pain for 10 months. In his words, he had tried everything but…
SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY NEED TO SEE A PODIATRIST
As a parent or caregiver you may have noticed some of the below signs indicating that your child may have a foot or leg problem requiring the attention of a…