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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…
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HAPPY FEET, HAPPY DOG!
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…
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Arch Strengthening
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 &…
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Orthotics and Improving Hip Flexibility
If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrist’s might also have advised you that you have tight hip muscles. The exercises below are helpful for hip…
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Orthotics and Improving Ankle Flexibility
If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrist’s might also have advised that you have reduced ankle flexibility. The exercise below is helpful for improving ankle…
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Do THIS To Release a Tight Tibialis Posterior Muscle
You might be experiencing shin or foot soreness and one of our Podiatrist’s has recommended you massage your inside shin/ankle muscle or what is called your tibialis posterior muscle. The…
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Calf Strengthening
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…
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Shin Strapping
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…
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Podiatrist’s Do WHAT!!!
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…
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Lacrosse Ball Exercise
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…
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