Arthritis, Bunions, Foot pain, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Sports injury

Steroid Injections for Foot Pain: A Powerful Solution for Relief

By Jack Eastwood Foot pain is a common issue that can severely impact daily life, often going unnoticed until it becomes debilitating. Whether caused by sports injuries, arthritis, or chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, managing foot pain effectively is crucial. One highly effective treatment option is steroid injections, which provide targeted relief and help reduce inflammation.

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Athletes Foot, Biomechanics, Flat Feet, Fungal Nail Infections, Ingrowing Toenails, Muscle-skeletal, Severs Disease

Common Childhood Foot Problems and How Dulwich Podiatry Can Help

At Dulwich Podiatry, we understand that your child’s foot health is essential to their overall well-being and development.  Early intervention is crucial, as many childhood foot problems are hereditary or develop as the child grows.  By addressing these issues early, we can help correct them before they become permanent. Understanding Normal Foot Development When children

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Achilles Tendinitis, Biomechanics, Plantar Fasciitis, Sports injury

Rehabilitation and Recovery: How We Can Help You Overcome Foot Injuries

As we eagerly anticipate the excitement of the Olympics 2024, it’s an excellent reminder of the importance of physical health and mobility.  As we cheer on Team GB, it’s crucial to recognise that foot injuries can affect anyone, not just elite athletes.  At Dulwich Podiatry, we are committed to helping you overcome foot injuries, ensuring

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Biomechanics, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Orthose

Improving Your Running Form: A Podiatric Perspective

By Jack Eastwood Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, requiring minimal equipment and offering numerous health benefits.  However improper running form can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from minor discomfort to more serious issues whether it be a something superficial or something more in depth. As podiatrists, we understand

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Achilles Tendinitis, Advice, Biomechanics, msk, Self Help, Sports injury

My Achilles rupture injury and non-surgical recovery process

In December 2022, I ruptured my Achilles tendon while playing an interactive football game.  It was a devastating injury and I knew immediately what had happened when I heard the loud pop and the sudden feeling that I had been kicked. In A&E an ultrasound confirmed that I had ruptured my Achilles tendon.  After weighing up

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Musculo-skeletal podiatry

How podiatrists use technology to assess your gait

Walking is often perceived as a simple task, with its importance and necessity overlooked. You may be surprised to learn that the average person takes around 216,262,500 steps in their lifetime. Think of Joni Mitchell’s words in Big Yellow Taxi; “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone” and relate this to your feet.

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Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Podiatric Dermatology

When my feet hurt, which appointment type do I need?

Painful feet can put a drain on your whole body, causing you to walk differently, putting additional strain on other muscles and joints.  Sometimes the cause is obvious: a corn or an ingrowing toenail is visible and, even if you need help to treat it, you understand where that pain is coming from. It can

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Ingrowing Toenails, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Plantar Fasciitis, Podiatric Dermatology, Verrucae

When podiatrists use local anaesthesia

Local anaesthesia is a medication that numbs a targeted area of the body and is commonly used to prevent pain during medical procedures or operations. You may have heard of local anaesthesia before, or even had it used on you previously during a medical procedure. At Dulwich Podiatry, our podiatrists use local anaesthesia when treating

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Musculo-skeletal podiatry

The types of medical imaging used by podiatrists

By Jack Eastwood. Medical imaging is very helpful in all areas of medicine and healthcare as it is a way for the user to see inside the body without physically having to look inside the body. This means much less discomfort and invasion for the patient. It is also less time consuming and is a

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Achilles Tendinitis, Corns and Callus, Musculo-skeletal podiatry, Plantar Fasciitis

Run, Run As Fast As You Can

By Jack Eastwood This month we are going to focus on a few common injuries that happen during or after running as well as also what makes a good running shoe. Running can be a great way to stay fit and healthy and can be tailored to any experience level.     Blisters: Blisters develop

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