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Ingrowing Toenail Surgery

Ingrowing nail Surgery One of the most common conditions Podiatrists contend with is ingrowing toenails, and one of the most worrying...

$Metatarsal Stress fracture$

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Metatarsal Stress fracture

A very common overuse injury I see in clinic, especially in the spring when everyone is most enthusiastic about their fitness goals, is...

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Return to exercise safely after lockdown

As the UK begins to return to the new normal, after three months of lockdown, we can all begin to think about returning to our much-loved...

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Gout

Gout is a common condition, seen mainly in men, but affects women on occasions too. It belongs to a family of conditions called...

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Kent Life magazine interview

Sports Medicine Podiatry, what is it? Kent Sports Podiatry, Mr Liam Stapleton BSc PGc MCPod HCPC What is Podiatric Sports Medicine?...

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Morton's Neuroma, is surgery always necessary?

Morton’s neuroma is a common forefoot problem which causes pain and disability. It is caused by a trapped nerve in the ball of the foot....

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Orthoses, What are they

Orthoses or Orthotic insoles, what are they? Orthoses are shoe inserts that are designed to change the forces, or timing of forces to...

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Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of plantar heel pain, accounting for 80% of heel pain. It is estimated that...