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Lipodermatosclerosis vs. Cellulitis: What’s the Difference?
Recognise the important difference between cellulitis and lipodermatosclerosis

Felicity Burnell
Jan 23 min read


Foot Pain? Try Acupuncture!
Acupuncture is a helpful adjunct in the treatment of musculoskeletal aches and pains.

Felicity Burnell
Nov 3, 20254 min read


What Is That Tingling in Your Toes? Understanding Morton’s Neuroma
Diagnosis and management of morton's neuroma

Felicity Burnell
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Chemical Avulsion of Fungal Toenails with 40% Urea Paste
using urea cream to chemically remove fungal toenails. Please note: the toenails will grow back, and a topical antifungal will need to be applied to the nail bed whilst the new nail grows to prevent re-infection.

Felicity Burnell
Oct 1, 20253 min read


How to cure a fungal toenail infection
how to identify and treat a fungal toenail infection

Felicity Burnell
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Toenail Surgery: Risks, Benefits & Why Going Private Might Be the Right Choice
toenail surgery: risks, benefits and why going private might be the right choice for you

Felicity Burnell
Aug 8, 20254 min read


What’s the Difference Between a Corn and a Verruca?
how to tell the difference between a corn and a verruca

Felicity Burnell
Aug 5, 20253 min read


What is a Plantar Plate Tear and How Can It Be Cured?
A plantar plate tear is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of forefoot pain, particularly under the second metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. What is the Plantar Plate? The plantar plate is a thick fibrocartilaginous structure under the ball of the foot that stabilises each of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints , preventing toes from drifting, splaying, or bending too far up (hyperextending) during normal walking and pushing off. It is a shock-absorber and base for th

Felicity Burnell
Jul 2, 20254 min read


What are Chilblains? How Can I Treat Them and Prevent Them From Coming Back?
How to recognise, treat and prevent chilblains

Felicity Burnell
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Unveiling the Secret to Mastering the Art of Toenail Trimming: A Step-By-Step Guide to Perfect Pedicures!
How to expertly trim your toenails to avoid ingrowing toenails.

Felicity Burnell
Jan 2, 20254 min read


Understanding Foot Strike Haemolysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Causes, symptoms and management of foot strike haemolysis.

Felicity Burnell
Nov 6, 20245 min read


What is Retronychia and How Can It Be Cured?
What is retronychia and how can it be cured?

Felicity Burnell
Sep 18, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Foot Health for Runners
Foot health advice for runners

Felicity Burnell
Sep 11, 20243 min read


How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin On Your Feet
Dry skin on your heels? It could be a fungal infection.

Felicity Burnell
Jul 23, 20244 min read


For Professionals: Verruca Update
link to a professional webinar: verruca update.

Felicity Burnell
Dec 4, 20231 min read


I've got an ingrowing toenail - how do I fix it?
A blog all about ingrowing toenails.

Felicity Burnell
Nov 21, 20238 min read


The Foot Complications of Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet. Complications primarily result from high (poorly controlled) blood sugar levels which damage the nerves (neuropathy) and blood vessels in the feet. There are an estimated 4.5 million people with diabetes in the UK alone. Foot problems are not inevitable . The chance of developing complications associated with diabetes can be minimised by carefully m

Felicity Burnell
Nov 14, 20238 min read


If it's not a fungal infection - what is it?
Other causes of odd looking toenails.

Felicity Burnell
Oct 31, 20238 min read


EXERCISES FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS
classic exercises to use in the rehabilitation of your feet in plantar fasciitis
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Oct 25, 20172 min read


DO I HAVE A FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION?
It is estimated that 50% of diagnoses are incorrect and that, actually, your thickened, discoloured crumbly nail has come about due to traum
Felicity Burnell BSc. (hons)
Sep 1, 20175 min read
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