Plantar fasciitis is the most common musculoskeletal problem affecting the foot. The classic sign of plantar fasciitis is what is called ‘first step pain’, that is much more severe pain after rest, especially getting out of bed in the morning. The pain is almost always under the heel. So if you have pain under the Continue reading →
There are many different causes of pain on the top of the foot with there being several key ones. ‘Top of foot pain’ is becoming very common in barefoot runners and those who forefoot strike rather than heel stroke when running. The other key one is an osteoarthritis that is more common in older patients. Continue reading →
More and more people are turning up in the retro running shoes, like the Onitsuka Tiger which was a popular running shoe. Running shoe technology as move on substantially since then, though the evidence that better running shoes actually make a difference is limited. Despite this, there is nothing wrong with these type of shoes, Continue reading →
Onychomycosis is common condition of the toenails caused by a fungus. Usually it caused a deformity and discolouration of the nail plate, but a minor infection may just be a white discolouration or patch. It is not painful, but looks unsightly and can be embarrassing to the person with it to show their feet in Continue reading →
