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Our feet support our body weight, allow us to stand upright, and carry out different movements like walking, running and jumping. They are made up of ligaments, muscles, nerves, joints, and a quarter of the bones in our bodies. Even though our feet are critical to our wellbeing and function, we don’t always look after…
Your foot and ankle work hard to support your weight and to provide mobility. This means that your foot and ankle are prone to injury, especially if you engage in sports. All athletes, whether professional or amateur, are at risk of sustaining foot and ankle sports injuries. So even if you play only the occasional…
How a Podiatrist can Help Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition causing foot and heel pain. Supporting the arch, the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the ball of the foot, can become inflamed or even tear. The condition develops when repeated weight-bearing activities put a strain on…
