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Welcome to the Find Your Stride blog, where we take a moment to address topics and questions that are frequently encountered during our clinics. With time we hope to create an interesting and wide ranging resource that both clients and clinicians find useful. Have a read and let us know what you think. Find Your Stride!
Training Discomfort or Injury? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
In the world of running, athletes often face the challenge of distinguishing between regular training discomfort and genuine injuries...
Joshua Francois
Oct 20, 20232 min read
What is Stack Height? | Running Shoe Terminology | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Two weeks ago we posted a blog post on running shoe terminology, with a focus the term 'drop' used to describe the difference in height...
Joshua Francois
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Exercise is Medicine for Depression | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
In this blog post we take a closer look at a systematic literature review published earlier this year titled: Exercise as Medicine for...
Joshua Francois
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Running Shoe Terminology | What is the Drop? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
The running shoe industry is full of its own specialised terminology, which can often be confusing to those who are new to the sport or...
Joshua Francois
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Could it be a Myxoid Cyst? | Find Your Stride | Podiatrist Edinburgh
Myxoid cysts are benign skin growths that commonly occur on fingers or toes. These cysts are fluid-filled sacs filled with a gelatinous...
Joshua Francois
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Plantar Heel Spurs: Probably not the Cause of Your Pain | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introduction Plantar heel spurs are one of the most common findings seen on foot and ankle x-rays. Despite their prevalence, it is...
Joshua Francois
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Understanding the Formation of Calluses and Corns on Feet | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introduction Foot calluses and corns are common dermatological (skin) conditions affecting millions of individuals worldwide. These...
Joshua Francois
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Freiberg's Disease | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Freiberg's disease, also known as osteochondrosis of the metatarsal head, is a foot condition that affects the growth plate of the second...
Joshua Francois
Aug 31, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Long Easy Paced Runs | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
As a distance runner, long easy paced runs are a staple session. These endurance-building runs offer a multitude of benefits that go...
Joshua Francois
Aug 25, 20232 min read
What is Ankle Equinus? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introduction Ankle equinus, a condition characterised by limited ankle joint dorsiflexion, can significantly impact foot function and...
Joshua Francois
Aug 18, 20232 min read
What is a Pes Cavus Foot? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Pes Cavus foot, often described a as high-arched foot, is a condition characterised by an abnormally high arch profile of the foot. Pes...
Joshua Francois
Aug 10, 20232 min read
What are Plantar Fibroma | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introduction Plantar fibroma is a benign tumour that develops within the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue that runs along...
Joshua Francois
Aug 3, 20233 min read
What are Ganglion Cysts? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist
Introduction Ganglion cysts are a common condition that manifests as typically small (but sometimes big), fluid-filled sacs that develop...
Joshua Francois
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Morton's Neuroma: Prevalence, Causes, Symptoms, and Common Treatments | Find Your Stride
Introduction This blog post aims to shed light on a commonly encountered foot ailment known as Morton's neuroma. We will consider...
Joshua Francois
Jul 20, 20232 min read
The Impact of Obesity on Foot Health | Find Your Stride
Introduction In today's blog post, we aim to shed light on the impact of obesity, specifically non-specific foot pain and chronic plantar...
Joshua Francois
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Common Running Injuries | A Quick Rundown | Find Your Stride
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise across the world, but it's not without its risks. Whether you're a seasoned runner...
Joshua Francois
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Are Foot Orthoses Helpful? | Honestly, yes! | Find Your Stride
Here's a quick post about the use of foot orthoses in podiatry and the debate surrounding their benefits. Because everyone seems to have...
Joshua Francois
Mar 23, 20233 min read
Arthritis can be confusing | What are the different types? | Find Your Stride
Introduction Arthritis is a term used to describe a range of conditions that cause joint inflammation and pain. There are various types...
Joshua Francois
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Have you got flat feet? | Find Your Stride
I hear lots of clients remark on how flat their feet are during assessments, and having seen a true flat foot in most cases they do not....
Joshua Francois
Oct 18, 20223 min read
Gout is common in Edinburgh! | Find Your Stride
On my first day in an NHS Lothian clinic a colleague of mine stated 'you'll probably see a case of gout every day here' (meaning in...
Joshua Francois
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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