Arthritis, Bunions, Musculo-skeletal podiatry
Biggest isn’t always Best
By Jack Eastwood This month we are looking at the big toe deformities and what effects they can cause to the foot. Examples of big toe deformities include Bunions and Hyperextension. Rheumatoid Arthritis and conditions eg. Gout can also cause problems in the big toe. Bunions A bunion is a bony lump (also known
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Deformities and footwear
This little piggy…… While the first little piggy was at market, the others still had lots to do. This month we are going to look at those smaller toes, which usually get much less attention than the big toe but can get into trouble too. Digital deformities are an umbrella term for any malalignments in
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Focus on Technology
At Dulwich Podiatry we pride ourselves in exploring new and innovative ways of treating your foot conditions. This month we take a look at a few examples of the technology we use : Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy (PACT) is a non-invasive, safe treatment for fungal nails. After the affected nail plate has been
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Running in Lockdown
During lockdown running has taken off due to its minimal requirement for equipment and can be done by all levels of runners. If you have just started jogging or running it may be uncomfortable, but it should never be painful. Here are some common running conditions and how to manage them effectively at home. Shin splints
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New Year; new feet; new you
It is a new year, and with a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. If you have had foot trouble that has been bothering you for a while and you have been putting off doing something about it, the start of a new year is a great time to think about getting something done. Use
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Back to School: are your child’s feet ready?
As schools re-open and our children get ready to go back to school, many of them will have spent the summer in sandals and, with lockdown, not had shoes on their feet for some months. Getting new shoes for school is an age-old tradition that can fill a parent with dread. Our blog this month aims
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Lockdown Hints and Tips for Heel Pain
During the Covid-19 lockdown there has been a large increase in the number of people taking up running as their choice of exercise, whether this be a new runner or an experienced runner running more frequently, resulting in an increase in people with painful heel conditions contacting the practice. The heel is a specialised part
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Gait Analysis Technology
This month we will be talking about our recently acquired Gait Analysis pressure mat, from RS Scan. “What does it do?” we hear you all ask. Phits self-summarise as being “the first company in the world to directly translate gait analysis into custom, dynamic 3D-printed insoles.” It’s clever stuff! The mat-like device is loaded with
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