What is an Ingrown Toenail? An ingrown toenail, also known as onychocryptosis, is a nail which grows into the flesh or sulcus, on the side of the nail. Ingrown toenails are very painful and result in inflammation of the surrounding…
Is Dr Google really helping you manage your health? It has always been a popular idea to google your symptoms. Whether it be “What to do if I have a sore throat?” Or “How to fix a painful heel at…
Nail Salons – Allowing Podiatry Clinics to Thrive! Nail salons are often seen as a refuge, a resting place, a retreat into peace and stillness. It’s a place you go to relax, unwind, and get pampered. After a long week…
Orthotics – what is all the fuss about? If you have ever suffered from a foot injury or chronic foot pain, you will know the trials and challenges of finding a pair of insoles that are comfortable and supportive with…
What is the plantar fascia? Plantar fasciitis (osis) is a debilitating condition that causes pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It is caused by excessive strain on the plantar fascia ligament on the bottom of the foot.…
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a complex condition where the body no longer produces or produces insufficient quantities of insulin, resulting in increased sugar (glucose) levels in the blood stream. This can have a number of adverse effects on the…