Turf Toe – What is it?

Turf toe

Turf Toe – What is it?   Turf toe is a common sports injury that affects the big toe joint. It is caused by a sprain to the ligaments that attach the big toe to the foot. This injury is commonly seen in athletes who play on artificial turf, hence the name “turf toe.” However…

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What Are Corns & Calluses?

                    What is a callus? Calluses are a normal diffuse thickening of the skin of the foot in response to generalised pressure on the skin. If they are not uncomfortable they are best left alone as they do offer some protection. Gentle filing of any rough…

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Itchy Feet. Could it be Athlete’s Foot?

Athlete’s Foot What is it? Athlete’s foot is caused by a micro-fungus which infects the skin. The skin can become itchy, red and sore or white soggy and cracked in between the toes. It can spread to the nails, causing a fungal nail infection which can be very hard to treat. I’m no athlete! How…

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Active News August

  Active News August Hope you all had an enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend – at least it didn’t rain! August has been a quieter month at Active with more people away on holiday etc, so it gave me the opportunity to take a week’s break in the Swiss Alps, enjoying the stunning scenery around Lauterbrunnen…

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Capsulitis

Capsulitus   What is Capsulitis?   The joints in our toes are surrounded by a fibrous capsule in turn surrounded by ligaments which protects and stabilises the joint , contains the synovial joint fluid and facilitates smooth movement. Capsulitis is an inflammation of the joint capsule causing pain, instability and loss of movement in the…

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