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Foot Ankle Lower Limb Blog
Stay informed about foot health, treatment options, and prevention strategies with insights from our expert podiatrists.
Cortisone injections: relief for foot and ankle pain
A cortisone injection can calm a painful joint, bursa or nerve within days, and the relief often lasts weeks to months. It works best as one part of a wider treatment plan.
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Why are my toenails unsightly?
Thick, discoloured or misshapen toenails are common. Fungal infection, injury, ageing, skin conditions and ingrown nails are the usual causes, and most can be treated or managed.
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Why do I get calf muscle cramps?
Calf cramps are common and usually harmless, often linked to tired muscles, exercise or age. Cramping pain that comes on with walking and eases with rest is different and needs checking.
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Introducing new nail technology at FALL
We offer two non-surgical nail options: Onyfix, a nail brace that can help ingrown or curved toenails, and Keryflex, a cosmetic nail restoration for damaged nails.
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Not just a "simple" ankle sprain
Ankle sprains often leave a weak, wobbly ankle that keeps giving way. A proper assessment and an exercise program lower that risk, so a sprain is worth taking seriously.
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Bunions: is it just a "bump" on the side of my big toe?
A bunion isn't just a bump. It's a change in the alignment of the big toe joint that often runs in families. Shoes can make it hurt, and treatment eases pain but won't straighten the toe.
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Does your child have heel pain?
Heel pain in active children aged about 8 to 14 is often Sever's disease, a growth plate problem. It's common, it settles with time, and heel raises and activity changes can ease it.
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Simple shoe lacing techniques for comfort
How you lace your shoes changes how they fit. Simple lacing tweaks can ease pressure on wide feet, high arches and toenails, and stop your heel slipping.
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Diagnostic Ultrasound at FALL
We use a handheld ultrasound in the consulting room to look at tendons, the plantar fascia and other soft tissues while you're with us. It's painless and uses no radiation.
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Shockwave therapy: a solution for chronic musculoskeletal conditions?
Shockwave therapy can help long-standing heel pain and Achilles tendon pain, especially alongside exercise. It isn't a cure-all, and the evidence for other conditions is weaker.
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What if your nail problem comes from an underlying bone problem?
A small bony growth under the toenail, called a subungual exostosis, can lift and deform the nail and cause pain. An X-ray confirms it, and minor surgery removes it.
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Unstable ankles? We can help
If your ankle keeps rolling or giving way, a balance and strengthening program and a good brace can cut your chance of another sprain. Here's how we treat unstable ankles.
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