Category Archives: Condition

Anna Balcombe, sports Podiatrist can provide an athlete with the tools needed to quickly return to sport after a lower limb injury. What is Sports Podiatry? Sports podiatry is the treatment of foot, ankle, knee and leg injuries by altering lower limb function using a variety of methods, including orthotic insoles, footwear and exercises. One…

Pain is the main symptom and this can occur on the underside of your heel and in the arch of your foot. The pain is often worst when you take your first steps on getting up in the morning, or after long periods of rest where no weight is placed on your foot. Plantar fasciitis…

Verrucae are caused by a virus which produces a wart on the foot. Are Verrucae painful? Sometimes they can cause pain to walk on as they increase in size and spread. They are spread by person-to-person contact or the use of communal showers or wet floors in public swimming areas. They can be treated in…

What are Flat Feet? Flat feet or flat foot is a result of a collapse of the arch of the foot causing your entire foot to lay flat when standing. In some cases this can cause problems with the alignment of your feet, ankles and legs when it forces them to turn inward. This can…