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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Katrina Corby
May 22, 20240 min read
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
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
Foot problems can be fixed
Foot pain can be really debilitating. Every step causing you to wince. I’ve seen lots of different types of feet and deal with all types...
Katrina Corby
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Painful or ingrowing nails
One of the reasons I really like my job is because I can make a difference to peoples lives. The best treatment for problematic (thick,...
Katrina Corby
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Frosty Foot Care
As the weather remains cold (and wet) we start to pay more attention to our feet. Being closer to the ground, they tend to feet the cold...
Katrina Corby
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term common condition that can cause widespread pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. It's thought that as...
Katrina Corby
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Ingrowing nail
These can be caused by lots of things. Cutting the toenail too short, tight shoes or just the shape of your nail. The problem can be...
Katrina Corby
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Corns
Corns between toes In the last two weeks I've seen two people with this issue who had been advised to use salicylic acid Both clients had...
Katrina Corby
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Do you loathe your feet?
Are you embarrassed by them? Feet are hidden away, socks, shoes, slippers, crammed into ill-fitting shoes. Tight shoes can lead to...
Katrina Corby
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Guest Blog - Psychotherapy
Hello, My name is Michael Wheatley, and I’ve been invited to make a guest blog post, to let you know about other local therapies that...
Katrina Corby
Dec 4, 20232 min read