Effective rehabilitation strategies after hallux rigidus surgery

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.

clear advice on an effective treatment for verrucas on the feet.

how to identify and treat a fungal toenail infection

how to tell the difference between a corn and a verruca

If you've ever felt a sharp, aching, or burning pain in the ball of your foot — that area between your arch and toes — you’re not alone. This common foot problem has a name: metatarsalgia . While the term sounds complicated, understanding it is pretty simple. Let’s break it down and talk about what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. What Is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is not a specific disease, but rather a term clinicians use to describe pain and/or infla

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

Home treatments for retronychia, as recommended by a qualified podiatrist.

How to recognise, treat and prevent chilblains

How to expertly trim your toenails to avoid ingrowing toenails.

What is retronychia and how can it be cured?

Foot health advice for runners

Dry skin on your heels? It could be a fungal infection.

After attending an inspirational talk at the Foot Health Conference in June, I have written a short piece on lipoedema.

link to a professional webinar: verruca update.

A blog all about ingrowing toenails.

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

Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. And so the difference between a podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner (FHP)is what then? A podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner are both healthcare professionals specialising in the care of the feet and lower limbs, but they differ in terms of their training , scope of practice

Other causes of odd looking toenails.

Most people have a space under the arch or instep of the foot when they stand, although the depth of this space can vary. You may notice...