Why wait till it hurts
Podiatry is a the treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. It is the new name given to chiropody in 1993. Podiatrists are healthcare professionals. They have been trained to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
Podiatry includes the treatment of minor ailments, such as ingrown toenails. It can also include surgery to improve chronic conditions such as bunions or foot pain. It is used increasingly to help reduce complications associated with long term medical conditions. These medical conditions include diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease.
14 universities in the UK and Republic of Ireland offering a full time Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Podiatry / Podiactric Medicine in the UK. The course takes 3 or 4 years to complete depending on where you choose to study. The degree course involves clinical work with patients, both in academic & placement environment.
Continued growth in the demand for medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle will stem from the aging population. Useful in helping to maintain mobility in the elderly, disabled or injured. Employment is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Zest Podiatry & Physio is a small Oxford business that works hard to deliver great care to all our patients with our fabulous team of professionals. What services do we offer at Zest? We offer podiatry and physiotherapy. Podiatry includes dermatology, nail care, musculoskeletal and surgery. Physiotherapy is treatment on the knee and hip at […]
Athletic runners are looking for ways in which to improve their running economy, decreasing their times – hence running faster! Running economy and Vo2 max? Running economy is described by Sinclair et al.2016, as a reflection of oxygen required to maintain running velocity. Vo2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body […]
The Abingdon Marathon 2022 opens this week, entry is available to book from 11th March 2022. Race is October 23rd 2022. Why enter the Abingdon marathon? The Abingdon marathon is a flat track which is great for first-time marathoners. It is a small marathon, thus only small number of participant spaces, the organisers are expecting […]
What is #PodsHealHeels? #PodsHealHeels is a national campaign to build awareness of what podiatrists can do. Why Heels? 10% of people experience heel pain. It is the most common sports injury, and those long distance runners, with 10% of runners experiencing pain. What can a podiatrist do? The lower limb, especially the foot, is our […]
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is inflammation of joints by uric acid crystals. How do you develop gout? The stages of gout Symptoms of attacks If untreated, a sudden attack usually lasts for one or two weeks. If you have had several untreated attacks, further attacks are likely to last even longer. The […]
