by Dr Mike Curran Occasionally as a podiatrist one comes across a foot condition in yourself, that requires both your own help and the help of others to resolve it. A while ago, I was diagnosed with tibialis posterior tendinopathy (otherwise known as posterior tibial...
At Rushden Podiatry we are often asked what to wear on your feet around the house and should you wear slippers? On average a third of over 65’s will suffer from a fall each year. This is down to several reasons, such as loss...
By Dr Mike Curran The novel Jane Eyre was published in 1847. Within the text Jane describes how she and other students suffered through winters at Lowood school for orphan girls. “Our clothing was insufficient to protect us from severe cold: we had no boots, the snow...
Heel Pain Help! What is the best treatment for heel pain (plantar fasciitis)? If you’re struggling with persistent heel pain that just won’t go away, here are 5 top tips to help you get started on the road to recovery…. 1. Avoid walking barefoot – especially...
What is a bunion? A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is an enlarged big-toe joint that can sometimes become painful. It is usually inherited but can be made worse by wearing the wrong footwear. The alignment of the joint shifts and the position of the big toe...
If you’ve been into your running for some time, you’ll know that trends in the running shoe industry have changed vastly in the last few years and you may have even invested in one of the ‘super shoes’ currently available on the market. However, if it’s a new hobby...
