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Expert insights and advice on foot health, podiatry treatments, and wellness tips from our team.

How to Treat Heel Pain at Home (And When to See a Specialist)
May 6, 2026
Learn effective home remedies for heel pain, including stretching, footwear changes, and exercises. Plus, know when professional help is necessary.

Ankle Sprain or Fracture: How to Tell the Difference
April 24, 2026
Not sure if your ankle is sprained or fractured? Learn the key differences, symptoms, and when to seek treatment.

Hammer Toe Exercises You Can Easily Do at Home
April 24, 2026
Struggling with hammer toe? Try these simple at-home exercises to relieve pain and improve flexibility. Learn when to see a specialist.

Understanding Gait Analysis & Custom Orthotics: A Step Towards Pain-Free Movement
July 20, 2025
Learn how gait analysis and custom orthotics can transform the way your body moves and help eliminate chronic foot, knee, and back pain.

Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes - Explore the Differences
July 15, 2025
Understand the differences between hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes, and learn about treatment options available.

Ingrown Toenails and Footwear: Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes
July 10, 2025
Learn how proper footwear can help prevent and manage ingrown toenails effectively.

Top Reasons to Visit a Podiatry Clinic: Caring for Your Feet
July 5, 2025
Discover why regular podiatry care is essential for maintaining healthy feet and overall wellbeing.
Feet Ache After Walking
December 1, 2018
Feet Ache After Walking Easter Walks Easter Walks After a period of cold and dark winter weather, the temperature is rising. Trees are sprouting fresh...
Common Foot Problem
November 1, 2018
Common Foot Problem Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot is one of the most common foot related issues that people may suffer from. The foot treatment for th...
General Orthotics- Dispelling Myths about Orthotics
September 5, 2018
Orthotics are basically insoles that are meant to improve foot posture by providing form and structure. Manufacturing bespoke orthotics is a highly te...
Sesamoid Bones & Treatment for Sesamoid Pains
July 28, 2018
The human body consists of more than 200 bones. Most of these bones are connected to one other at the joints. However, there are some bones that do no...
Tips to Find the Right Podiatrists
July 24, 2018
Tips to Find the Right Podiatrists: Podogo.com Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who might play a very important role in your lives by diagnosi...
Podiatry- An Overview
July 13, 2018
Podiatrists and Chiropodists are often responsible for treating common foot conditions including bunions, ingrown toenails and heel pain, among others...
A Brief Look at Flexible Flatfoot
June 1, 2018
Flatfoot is a condition that is characterised by deformity. There are different kinds of Flatfoot Deformities but one of the most common is Flexible F...
A Few Things That You Need to Know About Foot Specialists
June 1, 2018
A Few Things That You Need to Know About Foot Specialists: Podogo.com Foot Specialists can be divided into three main types "“ podiatric surgeons, pod...
A Podiatrist Helps in Curing Conditions like Psoriatic Arthritis & Psoriasis- Po
June 1, 2018
A Podiatrist Helps in Curing Conditions like Psoriatic Arthritis & Psoriasis: Podogo.com Have you been suffering from psoriatic arthritis and psoriasi...
Advice on walking in the snow
June 1, 2018
We have experienced a heavy downfall of snow this week which is forecast to continue till the weekend. I thought it may prove helpful to provide you w...
Arch Pain
June 1, 2018
Arch Pain Arch Height Arch Height You will most likely identify with one of these foot arch types. Low, average, and high arches are all normal variat...
Best Verruca Treatments
June 1, 2018
Best Verruca Treatments What is a Verruca? A Verruca is a small lump of hard skin, also known as a plantar wart, that grows on the sole of the foot. V...
Callus Formation Foot
June 1, 2018
Callus Formation Foot Callus and corns are extremely common on our feet. A thin layer of flexible callus is a healthy protective barrier of the skin....
Causes of Planters Fasciitis
June 1, 2018
Causes of Planters Fasciitis In medical terminology planters foot is known as plantar fasciitis. It is basically an inflammation of a ligament in your...
Common Foot Injuries that are caused by Running
June 1, 2018
Common Foot Injuries that are caused by Running: Podogo.com Runners often experience different types of problem with their feet. While their feet allo...
Common Questions About Plantar Fasciitis
June 1, 2018
What is the main cause of plantar fasciitis? It is generally classed as an overuse injury that gradually worsens. Something as simple as increasing yo...
Common Questions About Verruca
June 1, 2018
Common Questions About Verruca Common Question about Verrucae Do verruca go away on their own? They can go away on their own but there is no guarantee...
Feet Problems
June 1, 2018
Feet Problems What is an ingrown toenail? They are often caused by malcutting, leaving a shard down the side of the nail. Sometimes, the nail shape an...
Golf Injuries
June 1, 2018
Golf Injuries Considering the less-aggressive nature of the sport, we don't really associate golf with injuries. However "“ quite contrary to popular...
Hammer Toe Exercises That You Can Easily Do At Home
June 1, 2018
Hammer Toe Exercises That You Can Easily Do At Home : Podogo.com If you have been diagnosed with a hammer toe, it is important that you perform exerci...
Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes-Explore the Differences
June 1, 2018
Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes-Explore the Differences Hammer, claw, and mallet toes can all be regarded as toe deformities whereby toes are bent into...
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis exercises
June 1, 2018
There are many causes of heel pain but one of the biggest causes is plantar fasciitis which affects under the heel of the foot. Plantar fascia symptom...
How Does Cryotherapy Treat Verrucae-
June 1, 2018
How Does Cryotherapy Treat Verrucae? Verrucae, referred to as plantar warts, are rough and small growths that usually appear on the soles of your feet...
How To Find The Right Foot Care Centre
June 1, 2018
Though we generally associate foot pain or injuries with athletes, we should not fail to acknowledge the fact that they can be experienced by anyone....
How to Choose the Right Verruca Treatment for You-
June 1, 2018
How to Choose the Right Verruca Treatment for You? A verruca, also referred to as plantar warts, can be a persistent problem. Theyappear as growths tr...
How to Protect Your Ankle from Sports Related Injuries
June 1, 2018
If you are into sports and fitness activities, then you will be well aware of the fact that ankle injuries are quite common and you may know how to av...
Ingrown Toenail Remedies You Can Do at Home
June 1, 2018
Ingrown nails whether on the fingers or toes develop when the side of the nail starts piercing or cutting into the adjacent skin. This can gradually w...
Ingrown Toenails and Footwear- Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes
June 1, 2018
Ingrown Toenails and Footwear: Tips for Choosing the Right Shoes An ingrown toenail can be a cause some discomfort and pain. They can become tiresome...
Key signs of Sever’s Disease (Heel Pain)
June 1, 2018
Pain in heel "“ usually when weight bearing. Adolescents aged 7-14 years, especially those who are active in sports. Overview The calcaneal tendon (ac...
Looking after your feet in the cold season
June 1, 2018
Looking after your feet in the cold season Looking After Your Feet during the Cold Season Looking After Your Feet during the Cold Season Winter can be...
Metatarsal Stress Fracture- A Small Crack at the Metatarsal Bone
June 1, 2018
A metatarsal stress fracture is basically a small crack that has occurred at the metatarsal bone. The bone is located in your foot and a fracture coul...
Metatarsalgia Treatment
June 1, 2018
Metatarsalgia Treatment What is an ingrown toe nail? What causes pain in the ball of the foot when walking? There are a number of possible causes for...
Morton_s Neuroma Foot
June 1, 2018
Morton's Neuroma Foot A Morton's Neuroma is a thickened, damaged or irritated nerve between your toes. This can cause pain, discomfort or restriction...
National Bunion Day
June 1, 2018
National Bunion Day A bunion is a deformity of the foot involving the big toe joint. This is often painful and can cause a number of secondary problem...
New Years Resolution Exercise Tips
June 1, 2018
New Years Resolution Exercise Tips Most people make New Year's resolutions, and the classic one is 'to keep fit and get in shape'. Based on clinical e...
Pain Ball of Foot
June 1, 2018
Pain Ball of Foot It is quite common to feel pain and inflammation around the balls of the feet. Podiatrists refer to these symptoms as Metatarsalgia,...
Performance Boosters- Maximising Potential with Sports Orthotics
June 1, 2018
Performance Boosters: Maximising Potential with Sports Orthotics Individuals who are active in sports aim to work towards maximising their potential a...
Prevention is better. Some advice for foot problems.
June 1, 2018
Of course prevention is better but, what is it that you are trying to prevent? It would be an unrealistic expectation to avoid developing all conditio...
Rare or Uncommon Foot Conditions Never be Ignored
June 1, 2018
Foot problems may appear simple but they should never be ignored as they can often become very serious. In most cases, foot conditions are caused by s...
Returning to Sports After an Achilles Tendon Rupture
June 1, 2018
An ATR (Achilles tendon rupture) is a rather common injury among individuals who tend to be physically active. This is especially evident among middle...
Shin Splints- A Very Common Exercise-Induced Condition
June 1, 2018
Shin Splints: A Very Common Exercise-Induced Condition: Podogo.com Shin Splints Are A Very Common Exercise-Induced Condition. Shin splints actually re...
Shockwave Therapy and Heel Pain
June 1, 2018
Shockwave Therapy and Heel Pain ESWT (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) is a non-invasive surgical procedure that involves sound waves. The sound wave...
Should my child see a Podiatrist-
June 1, 2018
Parents often wonder whether their child should see a podiatrist when they are experiencing foot pain or signs of an emerging problem. So when exactly...
Signs of a stress fracture in the foot
June 1, 2018
Signs of a stress fracture in the foot Signs of a stress fracture in the Foot Stress fracture Unlike a typical fracture where there is a clear break i...
Sore Feet Pain
June 1, 2018
Sore Feet Pain The term sore feet means what it says "“ pain and discomfort in your feet. There are several symptoms of sore feet that may be mentione...
Stepping with Comfort- A Guide to Common Foot Conditions
June 1, 2018
Stepping with Comfort: A Guide to Common Foot Conditions There are 26 bones in a human foot, with 33 joints and a minimum of 100 muscles, tendons, and...
Surgery for Ingrown Toenails
June 1, 2018
Surgery for Ingrown Toenails Ingrown Toenail Surgery | All You Need to Know About it What is an ingrown toe nail? An ingrown toenail is when part of t...
The Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Podiatry Patients
June 1, 2018
What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive and highly effective treatment method for various podiatric conditions. Utilising high-...
The Importance of Using Specialist Insoles
June 1, 2018
If you are someone who is into hiking, running, backpacking, skiing or cycling, then it is highly probable that you might be affected by foot aches, h...
The Latest Advancements in Lapidus Hallux Valgus Surgery
June 1, 2018
The Latest Advancements in Lapidus Hallux Valgus Surgery: Podogo.com The Latest Advancements in Lapidus Hallux Valgus Surgery The Latest Advancements...
The Symptoms of Toenail Infection
June 1, 2018
The Symptoms of Toenail Infection: Podogo.com Fungal infections and subsequent symptoms can occur at any part of your nail. It could happen throughout...
Tips for London Marathon
June 1, 2018
Tips for London Marathon Preparing For The London Marathon Preparing For The London Marathon Preparing for the London Marathon is different for each i...
Tips on Wearing High Heels
June 1, 2018
Many women feel that they can't live without them "“ but long-suffering feet often start to rebel after a long period in high heels! So if you can't a...
Tips to Walk in Heels
June 1, 2018
Tips to Walk in Heels As you may be planning to wear heels this Valentine's Day, here is some advice to consider from a foot and ankle specialist. All...
Top Reasons to Visit a Podiatry Clinic- Caring for Your Feet
June 1, 2018
Top Reasons to Visit a Podiatry Clinic: Caring for Your Feet One of the advantages of getting checked by a podiatrist is that they can examine the con...
Transform Your Foot Health with Orthopaedic Insoles
June 1, 2018
Transform Your Foot Health with Orthopaedic Insoles Many people suffer from foot pain and discomfort, it is possible to alleviate some of these issues...
Treating Sports Injuries- Shockwave Therapy vs. Steroid Injections
June 1, 2018
Sports injuries are a common occurrence among athletes, weekend footballers and beginner joggers. Sports injuries can significantly impact their perfo...
Treatment for verrucae and warts
June 1, 2018
Verrucas and warts are very common and are contagious so you should be careful when walking barefoot. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV...
Understanding Flat Feet
June 1, 2018
Understanding Flat Feet Flat feet, also referred to as pes planus, indicate a condition where the arches of your feet have collapsed, this can become...
Understanding Hammer Toe
June 1, 2018
Understanding Hammer Toe Hammer toe affects your second, fourth, and third toes which causes them to bend at the middle joint, making them appear like...
Understanding Steroid Injections- A Podiatrist_s Guide
June 1, 2018
What are Steroid Injections? Steroid injections are commonly used in the field of podiatry to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in the foot and a...
What You Need to Know About Flat Feet Treatment & Effectiveness of Orthotics
June 1, 2018
What You Need to Know About Flat Feet Treatment & Effectiveness of Orthotics Flat feet, also referred to as fallen arches, is a condition where the ar...
What is Fasciitis
June 1, 2018
What is Fasciitis The plantar fascia is a structure under the foot that connects the heel to the metatarsophalangeal joints (MTPJs) or commonly called...
What is Foot Corn
June 1, 2018
What is Foot Corn Appearance A corn is a bump of hard skin on the foot. They typically appear as a raised hard, yellowish patch of skin that is often...
What is Orthotic
June 1, 2018
What is Orthotic Orthotics are commonly known as insoles and are worn inside shoes. They ultimately change forces on your foot and can be used for a v...
What is Verrucae
June 1, 2018
What is Verrucae Verrucae are warts on the foot and are caused by a virus. When present under the foot they can be very painful to walk on, particular...
What is a Podiatrist and their training
June 1, 2018
When it comes to taking care of our bodies, our feet often get overlooked. Enter the podiatrist, a healthcare professional dedicated to the health and...
What is an Ingrown Toenail
June 1, 2018
What is an Ingrown Toenail What is an ingrown toenail Ingrown toenails occur when the nail starts to pierce the skin and soft flesh surrounding it. Th...
What is an ingrown toenail- Podogo
June 1, 2018
What is an ingrown toenail? Podogo What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail cut in to the skin. The body...
What is biomechanical gait assessment-
June 1, 2018
A gait analysis and biomechanical assessment are two different types of assessment, they are both ways of examining how your body functions. Biomechan...
When Is Surgery Needed for Heel Pain-
June 1, 2018
When Is Surgery Needed for Heel Pain? Heel pain is a common issue that can cause pain whilst standing or walking. There are many cases where heel pain...
When is Surgery needed for a Flat Foot Issue-
June 1, 2018
When is Surgery needed for a Flat Foot Issue? Flat foot surgery is intended to correct the present alignment of your feet, ease any pain you may be ex...
Why should you consult a professional podiatrist for your foot and ankle problem
June 1, 2018
When it comes to managing health problems associated with the feet, plenty of people choose to go to a general physician. However, in such cases a pro...
Winter Sports- Skiing and Foot Pain
June 1, 2018
The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art* ( Leonardo da Vinci) With winter having arrived I thought it appropriate to provide...
Need to Know Regarding Football Injuries
May 22, 2018
Need to Know Regarding Football Injuries: Podogo.com Most football injuries happen to be soft tissue injuries, and this is perhaps the only positive t...
All You Need To Know About Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
April 25, 2018
All You Need To Know About Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Podogo.com Rheumatoid Arthritis is a form of autoimmune disease that can cause major join...
A Brief Look at Hallux Rigidus
April 17, 2018
A Brief Look at Hallux Rigidus: Podogo.com Hallux Rigidus can be defined as arthritis of the big toe joint. By far it is one of the most common types...
Preparing for a marathon, what to consider-
April 13, 2018
Preparing for a marathon, what to consider? The Marathon The Marathon It is said that the marathon was originally introduced as a tribute to the dista...
Podiatry for Athletes
January 26, 2018
When it comes to sport, maintaining good health is essential. For an athlete, this is especially so considering the many ways in which the body is bei...
Pregnancy and your Feet
September 15, 2017
Your feet are a very important part of your body that are often overlooked and neglected until problems arise. Women that have given birth are more li...
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