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 […]
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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
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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
Book an online MSK consultation today and speak to one of our MSK Podiatry clinicians. Unsure if an initial MSK assessment is right for you? A painful foot, ankle or leg can be very debilitating, and can become a chronic issue. We can discuss your recent injury/new or old pain/immobility issue and give more details
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At Zest Podiatry & Physio, our team strive to be experts in Nail surgery. Ingrowing Toe Nail Have you got a painful toenail or finding cutting nails difficult then come and talk to the experts in nail care and in particular Nail Surgery. We can manage the nail conservatively or perform nail surgery techniques for
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Zest Podiatry & Physio are a team of qualified, registered Podiatrists with over 30 years combined experience. We specialise in providing a complete nail surgery service. We treat children from a number of independent schools alongside numerous individuals. Ingrown toenails are common with 1 of 5 trips to the GP for the foot being the
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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
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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
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