“Shin splints” is a generic term for a condition which can cause pain and inflammation to the anterior (front) section of your lower limb. The correct term for this condition is known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). It is a common occurrence in people who are highly active and can become an issue when […]

Arthritic foot pain is one of the most common conditions we see in our clinic.  Due to the aging population, this is a growing concern to all podiatrists. There are 2 main types of arthritis that we see: Osteoarthritis – this is a degenerative form of arthritis, and it often affects more than one joint.  […]

So we are continuing with our series on what constitutes a good shoe. Blogging about a good shoe could take forever, but we have listed our top 5 areas you should look at when purchasing a shoe.  Last week we had 3 areas to look at, this week we will finish with 2 more areas […]

As I was saying in last week’s blog, good shoes can make all the difference with good foot health. So what are the types of things you need to look at in a shoe to determine if it is a good shoe? 1. Good Heel Counter What is a heel counter? A heel counter is […]