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Foot lumps and bumps
Ganglions You see a soft swelling on the foot, and someone tells you it’s a ganglion. Should you hit this with a book, like the Bible?...
Katrina Corby
Feb 134 min read
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Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) This is usually reported as a pain in the medial arch area of the foot or towards the inside...
Katrina Corby
Jan 272 min read
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Top 3 ways to keep your toenails healthy
Your toenails might seem like a small part of your body, but neglecting them can lead to big problems. Healthy toenails not only look...
Katrina Corby
Jan 132 min read
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Orthotics and casting the foot
Foam Impression box When we need to create a bespoke insole (orthotic) for your foot, we can do this in a number of ways. One way of...
Katrina Corby
Jan 131 min read
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Shin splints Medial tibial stress syndrome
pain to either side of the leg bone caused by muscle or tendon inflammation. It is commonly related to excessive foot pronation (rolling...
Katrina Corby
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Sesamoiditis
sometimes known as the ball bearings of the foot. The sesamoids are two small bones that can be found beneath the first metatarsal (the...
Katrina Corby
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Orthotics insoles what are the and why do you need them
orthototics or insoles are used to help the function of your foot. When the foot or lower leg has pain sometimes its because of how you...
Katrina Corby
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
LOCAL PODIATRIST (Chiropodist) I have a ground floor clinic which is an extension of my house My training and qualification is degree...
Katrina Corby
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Infected toe
This client came to me in a lot of pain with the big toe. You can see the redness and swelling on the toe itself Under the nail is a...
Katrina Corby
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Heel pain plantar fasciitis
Not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis In fact it is commonly misdiagnosed which means you remain in pain for longer If you have been in...
Katrina Corby
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Heel pain Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain, caused by damage to the fascia 'band' which connects the heel bone to the base of...
Katrina Corby
Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Neuroma
This is an enlarged benign (not dangerous)growth of a nerve. Most commonly between the third and fourth toes which is called a Mortons...
Katrina Corby
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Achilles Tendon
Achilles tendon, Achilles tendinitis. Irritation and inflammation of the tendon that attaches to the back of the heel bone. You can...
Katrina Corby
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Toenails and fingernails
This is a picture of the nail anatomy. I am often asked why we still have toenails The toenail does protect the rest of the toe as it...
Katrina Corby
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Biomechanics, Gait analysis and MSK, what are they and why do we do it?
Biomechanics is a study of your body and how it moves We often refer to assessments for this as Biomechanics (or sometimes MSK which is...
Katrina Corby
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Pitted Keratolysis - Bacteria on your foot
Do your feet smell, are they always moist or wet due to your job or footwear Do your feet have small holes like crumpets The condition is...
Katrina Corby
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Ingrowing toenail
What is an ingrown toenail? Onychocryptosis or ingrown toenail is a usual pathology of the toenail component, mainly affecting teenagers...
Katrina Corby
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Katrina Corby
May 22, 20240 min read
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Foot Health Week 22nd - 28th April 2024
#badfootclinic #podsfixfeet #UKFootHealthWeek24rcpod.org.uk/fhw Foot problems? Podiatrists don't see perfect feet. You can have your...
Katrina Corby
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Diabetes
Diabetes affects the feet because of the small vessels and nerve fibres. The excess glucose in the blood can have a detrimental effect on...
Katrina Corby
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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