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A podiatrist is a trained doctor who specializes in podiatric medicine. That is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. They are often referred to as a foot and ankle surgeon because surgery is a common part of their job. One of the unique aspects of […]

Do you have flat feet which cause you to skimp on the footwear you like most? Or perhaps you suffer from calluses, cracked heels, or athlete’s foot? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should definitely look for a foot doctor. After a quick online search, however, you find that a […]

What is Podiatry? Podiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with health issues concerning the lower legs, ankles, and feet. Like any other branch of medicine, podiatry includes both preventive and curative forms of treatment for different types of ailments. Podiatry also includes long-term courses of treatment for chronic conditions that affect the ankle […]

In this age, medical practitioners have devised several treatment routines that do not involve the use of processed medicines. This is a positive thing owing to the apparent disadvantages of the prolonged use of manufactured medicinal products. One of the treatment programs that has grown increasingly popular since its invention back in the early 20th […]

Whiplash most commonly results from motor accidents. There are millions of people across the globe who are suffering from this condition. But many people mistreat or ignore the condition due to their unawareness. Whiplash affects an individual’s neck following a rapid backward and forward movement of the head and neck. This mostly happens during a […]

Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD’s) are university qualified to provide the most up to date and credible source of nutrition information and education. They will assess your individual nutritional needs, translating the scientific information into practical, personalised advice to help you achieve your health and wellbeing goals. APD’s assess nutritional needs and use medical nutrition therapy […]

If you generally find yourself tuckered out after a hard-hitting workout session, you likely need to ease on the intensity. However, if you only do moderate exercises and you’re still left in pain for hours, perhaps even days, then it’s time to shift to low-impact routines. Thankfully, there are numerous exercises to still keep you […]

Society has spread the notion of having ‘natural-born talent’ for a certain skill, presuming that all it takes is proper genetics to excel at your ‘gift,’ as opposed to taking the adequate time to practice. But do genetics really contribute to our excellence at certain skills or talents? Or are these the results of the ‘practice […]

When you’re in a state of shock from a sudden injury, it can be difficult to figure out what do next and how to properly handle the situation. The pain can be overwhelming, and your brain is most likely in a panicked state, trying to figure out how to react. The most important thing to […]

Asking people to pinpoint their level of physical pain is tough, considering everyone feels pain differently, and to varying degrees. However, there are ways of documenting pain depending on not only its intensity, but the kind of pain inflicted and the duration it tends to last. If you find yourself experiencing random bouts of pain, […]