It’s not the shoe! It’s you….
As a runner myself I’m a member of lots of running related groups on different social media platforms and I often see runners complaining that their shoes have developed a hole caused by their big toe. They complain about the cost of the shoes and how ridiculous it is...
Super Shoes!
Introduction: The first release of what has become known as the ‘Super Shoe’ was 2016 with the Nike Vaporfly 4% - said to improve the running economy of highly trained runners by around (you guessed it) 4% and the data gathered since their release appears to have...
Plantar Fasciopathy
My 2nd collaborative blog written with Sam at A6 Physiotherapy and Marc at the Endurance Store.... https://www.theendurancestore.com/blogs/the-endurance-store/the-injurance-blog-pt2-plantar-fasciitis-and-endurance-athletes
Is it a Morton’s Neuroma?
I have collaborated with Sam at A6 Physiotherapy and Marc at the Endurance Store in Wigan to write some hopefully - informative, interesting and useful blogs. Attached is the link to the blog, please feel free to ask any questions apoteketgenerisk.com/........
LACING UP THOSE RUNNING SHOES!
My blog last month discussed buying new running shoes and how it really doesn’t need to be that complicated. So, now you have the running shoes what is the best way of lacing them up??? for anyone who follows Axis Podiatry on social media, particularly my Facebook...
NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
So I'm sure there are plenty of runners who have been waiting for the start of the new year to buy their new running shoes. Whether that's just to catch the best deals in the January sales or because they are starting a new training plan for an event or race. Many...
ARMASKIN UK – ‘THE EVIDENCE’
This is my final blog of 2017 and is all about the Armaskin anti-blister socks I have been lucky enough to start stocking this year. I am currently the only UK supplier of these socks and what can I say about them but ‘amazing’. They are all...
WHY AM I DIFFERENT AND WHAT IS A GAIT SCAN?
I am a podiatrist with almost 20 years of experience assessing and treating foot problems not just in private practice but also at an extended scope level within the NHS. Why is a Gait Scan important or even relevant??? Well, my work in the NHS has given me so much...
BUYING SCHOOL SHOES; IT’S REALLY NOT THAT DIFFICULT
I know I’m a podiatrist so buying shoes for my kids is probably easier for me than most mums but I was surprised at the recent fuss made over school shoes for girls. Are Clarks really being discriminatory? Or are they just like any business that needs to make a profit...