Craig Payne

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University lecturer, clinician, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger, dad

What are Formthotics

Formthotics are a popular brand of foot orthotics. Formthotics are unique because they are heat-moldable and designed to be worn-in, not just worn. Unlike pre-fabricated orthotics that are static, Formthotics are made from a firm, multi-density foam...

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What is fisiocrem used for?

In the world of topical pain relief products, Fisiocrem has carved out a reputation as a trusted massage cream among healthcare professionals, athletes, and everyday users seeking natural alternatives for muscle and joint discomfort. Manufactured in...

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How long should you wear heel lifts?

Heel lifts in the shoe are used to treat a wide range of foot problems. These problems include plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. In these cases the heel lifts work up relieving the strain on the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia. They...

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how to do toe yoga

How to do Toe Yoga?

Toe yoga is a set of exercises to strengthen and mobilize the small muscles in your feet and toes. It’s especially useful if you have a range of foot disorders such as flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bunions. It is also effective as improving balance...

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can you pull the root of a corn out

Can you pull the root of a corn out?

No you can’t. That is becasue they do not have roots. Corns having “roots” that they grow back from (like a number of plants do) is a myth. Corns are are thickening of the skin that is caused by too much pressure on the area. The...

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how to have good foot hygiene

How to have good foot hygiene?

Foot hygiene is so important as we expect so much of our feet. They carry our body weight and we put them in the dark and moist environment of shoes that bacteria and fungi love to grow in. Having good foot hygiene is actually pretty simple, and it...

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how do podiatrists remove corns

How do podiatrists remove corns?

With great skill! A corn is due to there being too much pressure (and maybe a bit of friction) over a small area. In response to that pressure, the skin becomes thicker to protect itself. This is a normal process. However, if the excessive pressure...

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how do podiatrists remove corns

What happens if corns are left untreated?

They will hurt They may become infected and ulcerate If the cause of a corn on the foot is still there and no treatment is started, then it will just keep on getting worse and become even more painful. It may eventually ulcerate and become infected...

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what causes a tarsal coalition

What causes a tarsal coalition?

A tarsal coalition is a fusion (coalition) between two or more bones in the tarsal bones of the foot and is cased by a failure of separation of the bones during fetal development. During early development of the fetus, the “bones” of the...

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