Foot health insights
Foot Ankle Lower Limb Blog
Stay informed about foot health, treatment options, and prevention strategies with insights from our expert podiatrists.
Morton's neuroma
Morton's neuroma is an irritated, thickened nerve between the toes that causes burning or shooting pain in the ball of the foot. Wider shoes and padding are the first step.
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Plantar fasciitis: a case history
Plantar fasciitis can take months to settle, but most people get better. This case shows how we assess heel pain and combine treatments, and what we'd do differently today.
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Bunions
A bunion is a bony bump at the big toe joint that often runs in families. Wider shoes, padding and orthoses can ease the pain, and surgery is an option if they don't help.
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Morton's neuroma: symptoms, treatment and when surgery helps
Morton's neuroma is an irritated nerve in the ball of the foot. Wider shoes, pads and injections often help, and surgery is an option when they don't.
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High arch foot (pes cavus)
A high-arched foot puts extra pressure on the heel and ball of the foot, which can cause pain, calluses and ankle sprains. Custom orthoses can ease the pain for many people.
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Flat feet
Flat feet are common and often cause no problems, so they don't need treatment unless they hurt. If they do, supportive shoes, exercises and orthoses can help.
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Why isn't my injury getting better?
An injury that won't heal often has a cause that hasn't been dealt with, such as the wrong diagnosis, too much or too little activity, poor sleep, diet or alcohol.
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Gait analysis
Gait analysis is a careful look at how you walk or run, from your head down to your toes. It helps your podiatrist work out why something hurts and what to do about it.
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Hammer toes and mallet toes
Hammer and mallet toes are bent smaller toes that can rub and form corns. Roomy shoes and padding often ease the pain, and surgery can straighten a toe if they don't help.
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Joint mobilisation
Joint mobilisation uses small, gentle, hands-on movements to loosen stiff foot and ankle joints and ease pain. It works best as part of a plan that includes exercise.
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Ballet shoes and pointe shoes
A pointe shoe that fits well, and starting pointe work only when you're ready, help protect a dancer's feet. Here's what to look for and why a professional fitting matters.
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Laser therapy: what it does and does it work?
Low-level laser therapy can ease heel and tendon pain for a while, but it isn't a cure. It works best as an add-on to exercise, not a replacement for it.
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