Heel pain treatments vary depending on the underlying causes and factors and the duration of the condition. Management of heel pain Investigation with x-rays and ultrasounds may required to determine the degree of damage and extent of injury. Initial treatments focus on reducing the pain and encouraging healing. The particular treatments used will depend on [...]
Heel pain is one of the most commonly experienced foot problems. It can occur in different areas of the heel and it has a variety of causes. In this blog we will talk about the most common types of heel pain. Plantar fascia problems The plantar fascia is a long band of strong tissue that [...]
When there’s a limp in your step, who do you call? Even with the rapid increase in health literacy over the past decade, Podiatry as a profession is still a relatively unknown and an under appreciated profession. Podiatry is a health profession that focuses on the health of the foot and leg. It has a [...]
High, Intermediate, Low or Nil Risk feet Podiatrists classify feet according to a risk status- so what does it actually mean? The risk status is the risk of something going wrong with your feet that could lead to ulceration and amputation of the feet. Accordingly the level assigned will indicate how likely it is for [...]
