Podiatry

What causes a verruca? Verruca’s, also known as plantar warts are caused by a common virus (the Human Papillomvirus), of which there are many types. and are frustratingly difficult to

Pain and swelling in the back of the heel and calf muscles are often caused by a repetitive strain injury of the Achilles tendon. Tight calf muscles and faulty foot

People with diabetes can be at risk of developing complications with their feet as a result of having high blood sugar levels. Hyperglycaemia leads to the accumulation of waste products

Musculoskeletal (MSK) causes of foot pain: There are many reasons why people develop pain in their feet. Often pain may be caused by a more superficial problem in the layers

Heel pain is a condition that I see frequently in the clinic . It can be quite stubborn to resolve, partly because it is difficult to give the weight-bearing surfaces

 Nail surgery under local anaesthetic. The medical term for this condition is onychocryptosis. Ingrowing toenails can be extremely painful. In severe cases, there is nearly always evidence of swelling around

Many people find it hard to cut their own nails. As we get older it gets increasingly hard to reach the toes and for people with back pain and mobility

I prescribe a range of specialist insoles to help people suffering from foot pain. I can do a full biomechanical assessment to find the most effective treatment for your individual

This is a term used to describe pain emanating from under the area at the front of the foot, known as the metatarsal bones. Sometimes this part of the foot