Author: Aleks Baruksopulo SportsMed Podiatry
Following on from the last blog which outlined what Sever’s disease is and the contributing factors, this week’s blog looks at common management and treatment for this often stubborn condition.
Please keep in mind this general advice and it is best to get in to see...
This is a timely blog given February/March is when GPs, Podiatrists and Physiotherapists see an influx of children suffering from heel pain most commonly diagnosed as Sever’s disease.
The factors of returning to school, potentially having to be on feet more compared to when on holidays...
Following on from last week where the condition was described and risk factors outlined, this week we are looking at the treatment options for plantar fasciitis in runners. Please keep in mind this advice does not supplement getting in and seeing a practitioner face to...
One of the most common conditions we see as Podiatrists is plantar heel pain which is a common disabling symptom with an incidence and prevalence that is uncertain.1; 2 It has been estimated however that 7% of the population over 65 years in the US...
The feet are an often forgotten part of the body to incorporate strength training to help try and prevent injuries. This includes children's feet and it is just as important for parents to consider getting their children to do foot strength on a regular basis....
Back to School
As January progresses, Christmas cheer is well gone and the buzz that exists at the start of the New Year is fading. A growing smile maybe arising on your face however, as the thought of sending your kids back to school and, thereby gaining...
After having several patients present with this “extra” bone in their feet in the past month I thought it was a good time to write about this fairly rare condition.
This accessory bone occurs on the inner side of the foot at the top of the...
No matter what level or type of runner you are one of the undeniable joys (for me anyway!) is replacing an old pair of worn out running shoes with a new pair and taking them for their first test run. For many people this may...
After seeing two patients present with Ledderhose Disease this week and also being asked over the years about these strange "lumps" that appear in the arch I thought it was a good time to write a little bit about this apparent rare disease.
What is Ledderhose...
Choose the Correct Running Shoes
This might seem like a simple thing to do but with the large number of different running shoes out there navigating the maze can be difficult. Especially with all of the differing advice out there from shoes stores, health professionals, magazines...
