by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a podiatrist I am commonly asked what it is I do, along with the assumption that all I do is clip toenails and deal with smelly feet. I love this question because it provides me with the opportunity to enlighten someone on WHAT PODIATRY REALLY IS. (I must note I do...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is common for many people to be surprised to hear me ask; “How are your knees, hips and back?” I think it is not common for people to understand that the scope of podiatry extends all the way from the tip of your toes to the top of your hips. So as Podiatrist’s we...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Did you know that no one, other than Superman, has x-ray vision? I’m sure this comes as no surprise, so the next time you’re told by a friend, a concerned family member, or a health professional that you have a heel spur, and they are not wearing a red cape and...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Patients suffering with plantar fasciitis will almost always report significant and intense pain at the underside of the heel/s when rising from periods of rest. This intense pain usually reduces after a few minutes of activity. Research is yet to give us a definite...
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