Active Podiatry - Podiatry in Kent for Runners & Active PeoplePosts by Tim
How Can We Help With Your Foot Care?
Routine foot care is the bread and butter of a podiatry practice and mine is no different! If you have painful hard skin or corns, or are finding it difficult to cut your toe nails, I am happy to help. I want you to feel like you are ‘walking on air’ after a foot care…
Read MoreHow Can Nail Surgery Help With My Ingrown Toe Nail?
Ingrowing toenails can be extremely painful and sometimes the part of the toenail that is digging in may need to be removed to prevent the condition worsening. Partial or total removal of the nail under local anaesthetic is a highly successful technique which has been our treatment of choice at Active Podiatry for many years…
Read MoreWhat Is Acupuncture?
Western Acupuncture, or Dry Needling is an effective pain relieving treatment for persistent painful problems in the lower limbs. It is different to Chinese Acupuncture as it is based on Western medicine and an evidence based approach to pain relief. The treatment works by inserting tiny needles into the skin around a painful or tight…
Read MoreWould I Benefit From a Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis is literally watching you walk! The aim is to check movement patterns which may be contributing to injury or pain. This may be as simple as watching you walk up and down in the corridor using the Mk 1 Eyeball, right up to more complex assessments using a treadmill with multiple cameras to…
Read MoreFungal Nail Infections – The Facts
The Problem – Fungal Toe Nails Fungal infection of the toe nails is a common complaint affecting 30% of the population. Once established on the nail bed, it distorts the shape of the nail, causing it to become discoloured and thickened. It is very resistant to treatments as topical anti-fungal treatments applied on to the nail simply…
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