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Andrew Schox
Oct 10, 20181 min read
Köhler’s Disease
Köhler’s disease is a condition that impacts a bone on the inner arch of the foot. This bone is called the navicular. This relatively...
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Andrew Schox
Oct 8, 20182 min read
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Arthritis is a term to describe a range of conditions that affect the joint in your body. Arthritis can occur in one joint or it can...
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Andrew Schox
Aug 23, 20182 min read
7 Foot Health Tips for People with Diabetes
Diabetes can affect different parts of your body, including your feet and legs. Diabetes can adversely affect your feet and legs in three...
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Andrew Schox
Aug 16, 20181 min read
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an underdiagnosed condition, where the main nerve in the foot becomes inflamed and entrapped between the...
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Andrew Schox
Aug 14, 20182 min read
Rheumatoid Arthritis and your Feet
What is rheumatoid arthritis and how does it affect your feet? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition where your own antibodies...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 27, 20181 min read
Sesamoiditis
Why am I getting pain under my big toe? Pain under the ball of your foot, especially under the big toe joint could be indicative of...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 27, 20184 min read
Five Common Foot Problems and What You Can Do About Them
1. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis or heel spurs is a common foot problem, which presents as pain under the heel that is worse after...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 16, 20181 min read
What is a Ganglion?
A Ganglion is a harmless fluid filled sac, which commonly appears on the wrist, hand, ankle or foot. The fluid inside a ganglion may have...
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Andrew Schox
Jul 16, 20182 min read
Ageing Skin
Skin will change in appearance as people get older. Aging skin is normally more noticeable on the face and hands. Spending long periods...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Fungal Nails
Fungal toe nails or onychomycosis is an infection caused by a fungal species known as dermatophytes but can also be caused by some yeasts...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min read
Chilblains
The cooler weather is starting to creep up on us, and the incidence of chilblains will start to rise. What are Chilblains? Chilblains are...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20183 min read
Common Foot Injuries of Dancers
Dancers are a special type of athlete whose art form is physically rigorous. They possess extraordinary physical attributes and...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20186 min read
Fungal Nail Infections
See our podiatrists at the Foot Ankle Lower Limb Clinic for information about and treatment of fungal nail infections....
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20183 min read
Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain occurs when one or more ligaments—fibrous bands of tissue that provide stability to the joint—are stretched or torn from...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Heel and Arch Pain
Heel pain is a common presentation that we see as podiatrists. ‘Heel pain’ is a broad term and can encompass many different conditions....
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)
Hallux limitus is a progressive arthritic condition that affects the big toe joint. It leads to reduced range of motion and function of...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min read
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrowing nails are where by the nail corner of sides of the nail grow or press into the surrounding skin. It can cause pain, redness,...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20183 min read
Growing Pains In Children
Just like adults, children suffer from aches and pains in the legs too. Growing pains in children are quite common, and treatment options...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20181 min read
Morton’s Neuroma
A Morton’s neuroma is a thickening and fibrosis of the tissue that surrounds the digital nerve leading to the toes. It commonly affects...
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Andrew Schox
Jun 6, 20182 min read
High Arch Foot (Pes Cavus)
This condition is an abnormally high arch of the foot that results in an excessive amount of body weight being directed to the ball and...
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