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Why the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It)

Forefoot pain? Book an appointment now Why the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It) Pain in the front of your foot can be frustrating, especially when it starts to affect your running or your daily walks. Many people search for answers, only to find that forefoot…

Best Footwear and Foot Care Tips for Summer Walks

Best Footwear and Foot Care Tips for Summer Walks Advice from a Podiatrist and outdoor fitness addict! Summer is a wonderful time to explore footpaths, hills, and countryside trails—but to walk comfortably and avoid injury, choosing the right footwear is essential. Whether you are setting off on a weekend ramble, a hillwalking expedition, or…

Tibialis Posterior Tendon: Why it Matters for Runners and How to Prevent Injury

Tibialis Posterior Tendon: Why It Matters for Runners and How to Prevent Injury The Tibialis Posterior tendon plays a vital role in foot stability, particularly in runners and active individuals. When functioning well, it helps maintain arch support and controls foot motion. However, when injured, it can cause significant discomfort and long-term structural changes.…

Heel That Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis, or Plantar Fasciopathy, is a repetitive strain injury to the thick band of connective tissue, called the Plantar Fascia, which runs underneath the foot and gives extra support and stability when standing and walking. As it is a major load bearing structure of the foot it is predisposed to…

Are you sure it’s your Achilles?

Recently I have had a couple of runners call in, both claiming to have problems with their Achilles tendon, and in both cases it wasn’t that at all! Very reasonable assumptions from them as the pain was in that area, but a careful taking of the injury history followed by a detailed examination revealed…