Why wait till it hurts
Nail picking and biting disorders are known clinically as onychotillomania and onychophagia. Biting of the nail includes the nail plate, soft tissues of the nail bed and the cuticle. Picking can include manipulation and picking of the same nail areas as biting. Picking and biting at uneven nails isn’t normally a cause for concern, but […]
Sports massage is a form of targeted soft tissue therapy that uses a range of techniques to help: keep us moving relax the body relieve muscular tension break down soft tissue adhesions reduce pain Who is it appropriate for? Sports massage is great for anyone that exercises regularly, but you do not have to be […]
Are you running, we want to help you continue. At Zest Podiatry & Physio we enjoy running and want to help you to start or continue running. We have decided to make 2021 a focus in the clinic for runners. You will find lots of useful information in online runners section. 1. Set yourself some […]
Useful tips to treat nail trauma / damage at home before you come into see us. In the event that you damage your nail we can treat you here at Zest Podiatry. If you drop a heavy object on your nail, or you have been wearing footwear/doing activities that have damaged your nail, we can […]
I need nail surgery for my ingrown toenail Ingrown toenails are common with 1 of 5 trips to the GP for the foot being the cause. As podiatrists we specialise in nail care and if appropriate we can treat you by offering nail surgery. Sore toes can occur for a varierty of reasons. see here. […]
What is an achilles tendon rupture? The achilles tendon is made up of many strong fibres and connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. This powerful tendon provides the power to push off in walking and running. Did you know?The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Unfortunately this tendon can partially […]
A common question is which podiatry appointment should I choose, especially if you have never been to Zest Podiatry & Physio. Are you are new to the area? Have you been having regular foot care elsewhere? Do you have a new query or are you after some help? We offer a number of appointments in […]
I am unsure which clinician I should see for my pain, an MSK podiatrist or a physiotherapist. How do you manage appointments at Zest? At Zest Podiatry & Physio we have podiatrists and a physio that can treat you. Our podiatrists focus on the lower limb (knee down) and our physio focuses on the knees […]
