Biomechanics, Musculoskeletal
Non-invasive ways of dealing with soft tissue pain
Soft tissue injuries normally heal by themselves. But, sometimes due to a number of circumstances this is not the case and these injuries can become chronic. When dealing with chronic soft tissue pain, as podiatrists we can use many different methods of treatment. Conservative, non-invasive procedures can be a good choice for patients as they
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General
Our podiatrists’ best pieces of foot care advice
Our podiatrists are filled to the brim with knowledge about footcare, foot health and all things podiatry. But what do our podiatrists think their most valuable piece of advice is? Read on to see what our podiatrists believe should be the one thing that you should absolutely, definitely know about taking care of your feet.
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Foot pain, Heel pain, Sports injury
Plantar fasciitis: A common cause of heel and foot pain
One in ten people are thought to suffer from plantar fasciitis, making it one of the most common causes of foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is a pain in the bottom of your foot around the heel and arch, which can be a sudden onset or a gradual occurrence. The plantar fascia is a thick tendon-like
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General
Get to know our podiatrists: Breaking into the podiatry industry
Month on month our podiatrists take turns to write the Dulwich Podiatry blog to share their knowledge on all things podiatric. In this month’s blog we are shifting the perspective to learn more about them and how our podiatrists Debbie, Hema, Michaela and Jack gained the expertise they have today. Read the Dulwich Podiatry Ltd
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Advice, Self Help
Tips for your feet and legs when travelling abroad
It’s June, which means that Summer has (finally) arrived! If you’re looking forward to a well-deserved, relaxing trip abroad this year but feel less excited about the uncomfortable, long haul flight, we have some tips on ways to make the journey a little easier on your feet. Lengthy flights, with the combination of limited space,
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Ankle pain, Musculoskeletal
Everything Orthoses
At Dulwich Podiatry we see a huge range of conditions. Among those, we see conditions and symptoms that are related to the musculoskeletal system. What is the musculoskeletal system? It is a system within our bodies that includes bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and muscles. When it is functioning as it should, the musculoskeletal system supports
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Self Help
The effect of drugs and alcohol on the feet
Hangovers, impaired judgement, sometimes organ damage; these are just some of the effects of excessive alcohol consumption that you might already be familiar with. Prolonged alcohol and drug use can cause major health complications for the body’s most vital organs – especially the liver, kidneys, bladder, and stomach. But most people neglect the fact that
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General
How to care for baby’s feet
From figuring out feeding to making milestones, it can feel like there are a million things on your plate when it comes to taking care of your baby. Feet are our foundation and in growing bodies, it’s particularly important to make sure they are being taken care of. Although baby foot care can often be
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General, Self Help, Winter Problems
The best footwear for winter sports
Winter can be a tough time for our feet. The colder temperature, rain and (sometimes) snow can be unforgiving on our feet. If you’re a lover of winter sports you may find yourself in these climates more frequently than most; read on to see our podiatrist’s advice to keep in mind to take care of
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Ingrowing Toenails, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Plantar Fasciitis, Podiatric Dermatology, Verrucae
When podiatrists use local anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia is a medication that numbs a targeted area of the body and is commonly used to prevent pain during medical procedures or operations. You may have heard of local anaesthesia before, or even had it used on you previously during a medical procedure. At Dulwich Podiatry, our podiatrists use local anaesthesia when treating
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