Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that affects the skin of the foot and between the toes, causing itching, burning, cracking and peeling. Fungal nail (onychomycosis) is an infection of the nail itself, causing thickening, discolouration and brittleness. The two conditions are related and if athlete's foot is left untreated, it can [...]
Fungal nail can look similar to other nail conditions, which is why it is important to see an experienced podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis. Common signs of fungal nail include thickening, discolouration, the nail may turn white, black, yellow or green and nails becoming brittle or crumbling at the edge. Rachel can diagnose your condition [...]
Treatment time varies depending on the severity of the infection, the number of nails affected and the treatment used. Topical medications, oral medications and nail reduction are among the options available. Rachel will advise on the most appropriate treatment for your condition and give self-care and preventative advice to reduce the risk of reinfection.
Treatment typically includes stretching and strengthening exercises, ice packs, footwear advice and activity modification. In some cases a bespoke orthotic insole may be prescribed to reduce strain on the heel and support recovery. A biomechanical assessment with an experienced podiatrist can help identify contributing factors and provide a treatment plan tailored to your child's individual [...]
Book a: Routine podiatry appointment: 30 minutes - Nail care, ingrown nails, corns, callus, fungal infections, etc. Biomechanical assessment: 60 minutes for adults or 45 minutes for children under 5 – Painful foot/lower limb conditions including bunions, heel pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, etc, as well as developmental issues including flat feet, hypermobility, Severs's disease, toe [...]
Orthotic insoles can help with a wide range of foot, ankle and lower limb conditions including bunions, plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, heel pain, flat feet, Achilles tendinopathy, metatarsalgia, knee pain and back pain. They are also used in children's foot care for conditions such as flat feet, hypermobility and Sever's disease. Rachel will advise [...]
Yes. Rachel may prescribe an orthotic insole for children during a paediatric biomechanical assessment. Children's orthotics can help with conditions such as flat feet, hypermobility, Sever's disease, in-toeing and out-toeing and Osgood-Schlatter disease. A child's cast is taken painlessly during the consultation and the orthotic is made to fit their individual foot precisely. [...]
The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain under the heel or in the arch of the foot. This is often worse first thing in the morning or after rest and may ease with movement before returning later in the day. Other symptoms can include stiffness, tenderness, or a sharp or burning sensation [...]
Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by repetitive strain on the plantar fascia, the band of tissue supporting the arch of your foot. Contributing factors can include abnormal foot mechanics, such as flat feet or high arches, tight calf muscles, poor footwear, prolonged standing, or sudden increases in activity levels. A biomechanical assessment can help [...]
You should see an experienced podiatrist as soon as possible if your toe is painful, swollen, red or showing signs of infection. Early treatment is much simpler than treating an established infection. If you are diabetic and have any pain or inflammation in your toes, you should see an experienced podiatrist immediately. [...]
