Our skin is the largest organ in our body and helps protect it from germs. Anything that breaks the skin is a wound because when the skin is broken, there's a risk of infection. More often than not, wounds happen due to accidents, but –...
For most of us, COVID-19 has changed our lives forever. We are now more cautious about our hygiene practices, a lot of services and offices have moved online and, there’s been a big shift in our preferences for exercise and physical activity. As many gyms were...
By Andrew Saunderson, Sports Podiatrist Imagine walking into your local running shoe store store and seeing well over 150 shoes across more than 30 different footwear brands all on display trying to convince you they’re the one for you. Let’s be real here – we’ve all probably...
Our lives have changed dramatically in recent weeks. Whether we are keeping safe at home earning, learning or enjoying some time away from work, we can all agree we have more time on our hands. We urge you to use this time to learn a...
What is a tendon injury? Tendons are strong, cord-like structures that anchor the muscles of the leg, foot and ankle to the bone. Tendonitis is an inflammation surrounding a tendon. Tendon injuries most likely occur due to gradual wear and tear to the tendon from overloading...
When was the last time you took a good long look at your toenails? Go on, do it now. Do they look strong and healthy or do you see ridges and dents, or are there any discoloured nails? Many nail conditions can be avoided through...
