Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Arthritis is a term to describe a range of conditions that affect the joint in your body. Arthritis can occur in one joint or it can...
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Andrew Schox
Aug 23, 20182 min
7 Foot Health Tips for People with Diabetes
Diabetes can affect different parts of your body, including your feet and legs. Diabetes can adversely affect your feet and legs in three...
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Andrew Schox
Aug 16, 20181 min
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an underdiagnosed condition, where the main nerve in the foot becomes inflamed and entrapped between the...
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Andrew Schox
Aug 14, 20182 min
Rheumatoid Arthritis and your Feet
What is rheumatoid arthritis and how does it affect your feet? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition where your own antibodies...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 27, 20181 min
Sesamoiditis
Why am I getting pain under my big toe? Pain under the ball of your foot, especially under the big toe joint could be indicative of...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 27, 20184 min
Five Common Foot Problems and What You Can Do About Them
1. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis or heel spurs is a common foot problem, which presents as pain under the heel that is worse after...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 16, 20181 min
What is a Ganglion?
A Ganglion is a harmless fluid filled sac, which commonly appears on the wrist, hand, ankle or foot. The fluid inside a ganglion may have...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 16, 20182 min
Ageing Skin
Skin will change in appearance as people get older. Aging skin is normally more noticeable on the face and hands. Spending long periods...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min
Fungal Nails
Fungal toe nails or onychomycosis is an infection caused by a fungal species known as dermatophytes but can also be caused by some yeasts...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min
Chilblains
The cooler weather is starting to creep up on us, and the incidence of chilblains will start to rise. What are Chilblains? Chilblains are...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20183 min
Common Foot Injuries of Dancers
Dancers are a special type of athlete whose art form is physically rigorous. They possess extraordinary physical attributes and...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20186 min
Fungal Nail Infections
See our podiatrists at the Foot Ankle Lower Limb Clinic for information about and treatment of fungal nail infections....
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20183 min
Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain occurs when one or more ligaments—fibrous bands of tissue that provide stability to the joint—are stretched or torn from...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min
Heel and Arch Pain
Heel pain is a common presentation that we see as podiatrists. ‘Heel pain’ is a broad term and can encompass many different conditions....
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
Hallux limitus is a progressive arthritic condition that affects the big toe joint. It leads to reduced range of motion and function of...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrowing nails are where by the nail corner of sides of the nail grow or press into the surrounding skin. It can cause pain, redness,...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20183 min
Growing Pains In Children
Just like adults, children suffer from aches and pains in the legs too. Growing pains in children are quite common, and treatment options...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min
Morton’s Neuroma
A Morton’s neuroma is a thickening and fibrosis of the tissue that surrounds the digital nerve leading to the toes. It commonly affects...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min
High Arch Foot (Pes Cavus)
This condition is an abnormally high arch of the foot that results in an excessive amount of body weight being directed to the ball and...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min
Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. The two calf muscles known as gastrocnemius and soleus attach to the back of the...
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