Craig Payne

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...

The biomechanics of the foot is a very complicated thing with so many structures having to work together to allow for an economical and pain free walking or running. All the different muscles, joints...

Toe Jam is not a diagnosis or a medical term and is a phrase for that unpleasant stuff that accumulates between the toes that jokes are often made about it. However, you do need to take it seriously...

Toe yoga is a targeted exercise regimen designed to improve the strength, flexibility, and coordination of the intrinsic muscles of the foot, particularly the toes. Though the term may evoke images of...

San Francisco is one of the most iconic and beloved cities in the United States, and it stands out for its rich history, stunning natural scenery, diverse culture, and progressive spirit. Situated on...