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Football and Heel pain

Common foot problems • Jun 2021

Heel pain is a really common problem in young footballers. Learn how heel pain in junior footballers can be helped.

# heel pain, child

My Childs Feet Turn Inwards

Common foot problems • Mar 2021

In-toeing is when a child walks or runs with their feet pointing inwards, which can be caused by many different factors.

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Is my Child Normal? They have Flat Feet!

Common foot problems • Nov 2020

I explain why it is normal for your child to have flat feet and how we can help prevent their feet becoming painful

# child, flat, feet

3 Tips to Stay Running and Prevent Running Injuries

Common foot problems • Sep 2020

Up to 70% of runners will have an injury throughout the year. Heres how to prevent that from happening to you!

# running, injuries, prevention

5 Steps to Best Manage Children's Heel Pain

Common foot problems • Aug 2020

Heel pain in children is often caused by rapid growth and tight muscles. Heres my 5 step approach to managing children heel pain

# child, heel, pain

Best Management for Chilblains

Common foot problems • Aug 2020

Chilblains can be extremely painful. Here are my best tips to prevent them during winter!

# chilblains, cold, foot, pain

Why do I get a stabbing pain in my heel when I get out of bed in the morning?

Common foot problems • May 2020

Do you get first step heel pain in the morning or after inactivity? It could be plantar fasciitis

# plantar fasciitis, heel pain

Why do I have pain under my forefoot?

Common foot problems • May 2020

Is forefoot pain preventing you from doing the things you enjoy? It could be a plantar plate injury.

# plantar plate, forefoot pain

I have an itchy foot rash: is it tinea or athlete's foot?

Common foot problems • Apr 2020

An itchy, foot rash can drive you crazy! Managing tinea and Athlete's Foot is easy when you know how.

# tinea, infection

Why Do I Get Blisters?

Common foot problems • Oct 2019

Blisters are a common skin problem that can affect all of us. Read how blisters REALLY form and what you can do to prevent them