Health chronicles

 

5 tips to relieve foot eczema

7 August 2019

Also called dermatitis, eczema is an irritation of the skin causing itching and rashes. Although not contagious, this skin disease…

How to relieve foot cramps?

7 August 2019

It is a well known fact that muscle cramps in the feet can be as painful as they are sudden.…

How can we identify flat foot in children?

30 July 2019

Are you the parent of a young child whose feet seem a little too flat to you? You have a…

Treating Achilles tendonitis in 5 steps

17 July 2019

A common injury among athletes, Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the…

What are the different types of plantar warts?

17 July 2019

Dirty, troublesome, embarrassing… there is no shortage of terms used to describe plantar warts. However, even if we would like…

Ankle sprains: 5 ways to avoid them

6 July 2019

Ankle sprain is one of the joint pains frequently treated in podiatry. This condition occurs following a tear or stretching…

How do I choose my sandals this summer?

30 May 2019

The warm weather is at our doorstep, and so is sandal season. And for many of us, this means it’s…

Running injury-free: a few good tips

20 May 2019

Running without injuring yourself requires a lot of discipline. Regardless of the level or intensity, running is a physical activity…

What are the most common forefoot problems?

14 March 2019

Problems with the forefoot (palm of the foot) can be very painful on a daily basis. In addition to pain…

What are the most common forms of knee pain?  

14 March 2019

Knee pain, also known as gonalgia, can be very troublesome on a daily basis. Indeed, the knee is an indispensable…

What are the most common forms of heel pain?

14 March 2019

Heel pain (also called talalgia) is one of the most common foot problems that podiatrists treat on a daily basis.…

How do you choose the right running shoe?

1 November 2018

A good quality running shoe, one that absorbs impact and protects the feet comfortably: that’s very important for runners. Whether…