Sprained or strained your ankle? Your physiotherapist can assist you in a speedy and safe recovery. Reduction of swelling and pain management are top priorities for any new injury. These are achieved through passive care methods such as modalities (ultrasound, interferential current), joint traction

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain. This painful, nagging, and hard-to-get-rid-of injury affects the plantar fascia—the band of tissue that begins at the heel runs under the arch and splits off and attaches to the metatarsals (the soft pads just under your toes). There

Ingrown nails are a condition where the toenail damages the nail fold or skin tissue beside the nail. This condition is sometimes confused with an involuted nail. An involuted nail is simply a nail that is curved on one or both sides as depicted in the picture. This is not necessarily a p

What are warts? And how do you get them. Warts are a viral infection and are usually transmitted to the skin through small cuts and abrasions. Infection usually occurs when walking barefoot through public swimming pools, sports centres, or locker rooms. The virus may manifest into a wart or sta

In case you are unfamiliar with the term chiropody is a branch of health care that deals with prevention, treatment and cure of many problems pertaining to the foot, ankle and lower leg. There are many reasons why someone will see a chiropodist, listed below are a few of the more prevalent issues

Sizing: Check for length first – should have approx. 0.5 to 1 cm at the end. Toes should NOT be touching the end of the shoe. Width – once length has been addressed check for width. If you know your width (example: D or 2E) then start trying shoes with that width, next compare it to ot

Are flip-flops bad for your feet? Yes and No. It all depends on your foot type, but generally they do not provide any type of support and only some minimal cushioning. Around 70% of the population have either flat feet or are overpronated when walking or standing, and at the other extreme there

Thick, unsightly, discolored nails is more than a cosmetic problem! Do you dread summer and sandal season? Are your feet kept out of sight? Thick, discoloured, unsightly nails are embarrassing and can keep you from enjoying activities many of us take for granted. If this sounds familiar you

The practice of chiropody is the assessment, prevention and treatment of foot and ankle related disorders. A Chiropodist specializes in providing continuing care of the patient’s feet. Chiropody can include, but is not limited to: • Heel Pain • Arch Pain • Warts • Fungal nails