Active Podiatry Blog Posts
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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Repetitive strain injuries are the most common type of injury in running. The nature of running is repetitive involving a similar footstrike pattern over time and distance. This repetitive strain to the musculoskeletal system can increase the risk of injury over time and distance. So how can you reduce the risk of repetitive…
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How to choose a sports shoe for your child. With the sports season approaching I am often asked by parents what the best type of running or sports shoe is for a child and the simple answer is, the same as an adult! That said there are a few things to consider. They should…
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Sports Injuries in Children Just like us, children who are active and involved in sport are likely to get an injury at some point. Running, jumping, climbing, hopping and skipping are all activities that place loads on the musculoskeletal system and from time-to-time injuries will happen. However, unlike adults, children recover quickly and in…
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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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How many pairs of running shoes do you own? I have a front porch full of running shoes of various kinds and various states of wear and tear which I use for different types of running. I have lost count of how many exactly but my wife will probably say too many! It really depends…
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Top Tips for Hot Walks Top tips for hot walks Not everyone wants to be a beach bum when on holiday in a hot climate, and there is some stunning scenery to be explored in many holiday destinations such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Recent tragic stories in the news have reinforced the need to…
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One thing you can do to prevent Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis, or strain to the Plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot, is the most common cause of heel pain, and if you have suffered from this you will know it can set you back weeks if not months, making exercise activities miserable if…
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Stress fractures – The facts Stress fractures occur when there is a small hairline crack in the bone, usually in the lower limb. Common sites are the foot and shin, or tibia. Unlike common fractures, which are caused by a sudden impact, stress fractures are caused by overuse and are therefore most common in athletes…
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Ice or heat? Which is best for an injury? Ice is nice, right? When something feels sore, putting an ice pack on it seems like a natural thing to do. It numbs the pain, cools the area down and feels nice. But is it always the best thing for an injury? What does…
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