Apr 11, 2020 | Foot and Ankle, Health and Well-being, Neck pain, Posture
Following the mass exodus of office workers flocking to their homes a few weeks ago, many may have envisaged this as a short term way of working. As we look on, we realise that weeks are more realistically going to turn into months as we batten down the hatches. Here...
Sep 13, 2019 | Foot and Ankle
What is plantar fasciits? Plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy is a painful condition of the sole of the foot often characterised by pain on the middle underside of your heel. The plantar fascia consists of thick and strong interwoven bands of collagen which run from the...
Aug 26, 2016 | Foot and Ankle
Today we are focusing on one of our most commonly seen injuries – Achilles pain. Achilles pain or tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the Achilles tendon that joins your heel bone to your calf muscles. It is a relatively common soft...
Feb 7, 2016 | Foot and Ankle
Stay Strong Avoid Ankle Sprains The ankle joint has three bones that are precisely shaped to interlock and give stability. Strong bands of connective tissue called ligaments reinforce the joint and help hold the bones together. These ligaments prevent too much...
Feb 7, 2016 | Foot and Ankle
Heel Pain Stand Firm – Don’t Let Heel Pain Stop You Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. A diagnosis of plantar fasciitis means you have inflamed the tough, fibrous band of tissue (fascia) connecting...
Feb 7, 2016 | Foot and Ankle
Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains, particularly ligament sprains are one of the most commonly treated injuries and are extremely common in sports that involve rapid changes in direction such as netball, football and football. An ankle sprain can result in a swollen and...