Craig Payne

Mueller Weiss syndrome is a rare cause of pain in the midfoot in adults that was also known as Brailsford disease. It is a spontaneous onset osteonecrosis of the tarsal navicular in the foot. There is...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relatively common condition that affects the central nervous system by interfering with the nerve impulses that come from the brain, the spinal cord and the optic nerves...

Onychophosis is a common painful condition affecting the toenails that is commonly seen by Podiatrists. It can lead to discomfort and aesthetic concerns for individuals. This condition, characterized...

Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nails, skin, hair, and teeth. The condition is caused by mutations in one of five keratin genes (KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, and...

Podiatry is that health care profession that is devoted to the understanding, treatment and prevention of foot and related conditions. The fact that there is a whole profession devoted to the foot...

Policeman’s heel, medically known as plantar fasciitis, is a common and often painful foot condition that affects the heel and the bottom of the foot. The term "Policeman’s heel" originates from the...

Restless Legs Syndrome is a nerve problem characterised by annoying sensations in the lower limbs and the compelling have to slowly move the legs, usually only when attempting to rest. The peculiar...

The most common cause of heel pain in adults is a condition known as plantar fasciitis which make up to 90% of the cases. When it comes to children, plantar fasciitis is actually very uncommon and the...

Most runners have at some stage experienced what has become known as the ‘Runners High‘. This is a sense of well-being and euphoria that runners may experience when running that temporarily helps them...

Chilblains are what is called a vasospastic condition of the foot, though they can occasionally affect other parts of the body. Vasospastic means that there is a spasm of the tiny muscles that...

The words podiatry and chiropody are essentially interchangeable and mean the same. Podiatry is the profession that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the foot and related...

Clinicians and researchers have developed a number of tools to help them measure the impact of almost all health conditions and use that to help quantify the impact of that health condition on the...

Podiatrists treat a wide range of foot problems and different types of people. There are many factors that are impacting on the demand for services and almost all of them are increasing or are...

A gait analysis is the assessment of the way that you walk. Everyone has a different gait or walking technique that is often subtly or significantly different from the next person. The purpose of the...

Once viewed in the Western world as a fringe spiritual practice, yoga has in recent decades emerged as a mainstream component of integrative health. This shift in perception is not merely a cultural...