The Podiatrists at My Foot Clinic recommend a pre-pointe assessment to be completed by all wishing to commence pointe work. Ideally the pre-pointe assessment should take place three months before the commencement of pointe classes. This will enable the Podiatrist to...
What are Chilblains? Chilblains are also known as Erythema Pernio, they can present as sores that develop on the skin and can cause burning sensations, red/blue/white swellings of toes, and intense itching. The colder months for some means chilblain season. Chilblains...
Do you have unsightly nails? My Foot Clinic can help! A fungal toe nail infection (Onychomycosis) is a common foot condition that we see in the clinic. It can present in both the nail plate and nail bed beneath the plate. The fungi can attack the nail and survive by...
Looking for heel pain relief? Heel pain is a generic term used to describe a variety of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the heel, such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs or enthesopathy. It will typically present as pain on the first few steps in the morning or...
Any sport which involves walking, running, standing or jumping places higher physical demands on our body than normal day to day activities. An example of the stress on your body is a runner who, during a 10km run, makes 9500 strikes with a force 3-4 times their body...
SWIFT Microwave Wart Treatment Now Available. What are Warts? Warts a common contagious infection in the outer layers of the skin caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They can spread to other areas of your body and from person to person. Warts are often referred...
