What is Podiatry? Podiatrists have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections. They can advise you on how to look after your feet and what type of shoes to wear. […]
Footwear for older feet It is very important to find footwear that is not only comfortable, but easy to put on and safe to walk in. It is always best to try on your footwear in the afternoons to make sure you buy them large enough to allow for some normal swelling. It is very
What is Flatfoot? When the entire sole of the foot is in contact or near contact with the ground while standing, it is considered a flat foot. The result is that there is no arch to the foot. You can check when you get out of the bath what your wet footprint looks like on
Corns and calluses are areas of hard, thickened skin that develop when the skin is exposed to excessive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the feet and can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. Corns are small areas of thickened skin that usually develop on the tops and sides of toes or on
What is calcific tendonitis? The degenerative changes, which occur in tendons as part of the aging process can, in combination with exertion, cause chronic inflammation with deposits of calcium in the supraspinatus tendon. These calcium deposits can rupture into the bursa overlying the supraspinatus tendon, bringing about a temporary improvement of the condition but causing Bursitis.
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Extract from Laura Donnerlly 2019 Scientists have found a way to predict the risk of heart attack with 90 per cent accuracy – almost a decade in advance. The breakthrough by Oxford University uses artificial intelligence to look “beneath the surface” of routine CT scans and spot biomarkers which can give early red flags. Scientists said 350,000
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Extracts from Adam Williams May 2019 Equity release is growing rapidly. Data from the Equity Release Council, the industry lobby group, shows that £936m of property wealth was unlocked in the first three months of 2019, 8pc more than last year. Those releasing cash in a lump sum typically take £98,000 from their home. Beware
Extracts from the Telegraph The Chatty Café Scheme is the brainchild of 35-year-old Alex Hoskyn, who launched it in 2017. What is a chatty cafe? Her concept was simple: to create a welcoming environment in cafés with a “Chatter and Natter” table – not necessarily as a way of making friends, but just to inspire
If someone becomes unable to make decisions about their own affairs due to illness, old age or some other reason such as mental incapacity, they will need someone else to do this for them. Beware that there is no automatic right for a next of kin to have authority over their affairs. If nothing is
All photos taken courtesy of Herongate Leisure centre Hungerford Exercise programs written by Victoria Kerr Davies Photography Cayford Media Early Pool exercises following Total hip Replacement or other Hip surgery WARM UP: Walk forwards, backwards and sideways across the pool with even size steps x 2 in each direction Do not use your hands. Then
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