The Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in the human body. It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is used when you walk, run, climb stairs, jump, and stand on your tip toes. The Achilles tendon can withstand a lot of stress, but it is also prone to injury because of the work that it does.

Hallux Valgus or Bunion describes a bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. When you have hallux valgus/bunion the big toe drifts toward the smaller toes, which creates a lump on the opposite side.

Lumbar radiculopathy happens when a nerve in your lumbar spine (lower back) is pinched or irritated. Nerves control feeling and movement in your body. Irritated nerves can cause numbness, burning or tingling.

Nail surgery is a procedure performed by Podiatrists to treat ingrown toe nails. It typically involves local anaesthetic (to numb the toe) followed by removal of part/all of the nail. Sometimes a chemical is used afterwards to prevent the nail from growing back.

A neuroma is a benign thickening of a digital nerve leading to the toes. Neuroma can occur throughout the body. In the feet they are most frequently found between the third and fourth metatarsals. We don't know exactly why they happen.

The plantar fascia is a long band of fascia that lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. It connects the heel to the front of your foot. It's job is to support the arch of your foot.

Tendinopathy is a general term describing tendon injury or degeneration that is typically characterised by a combination of pain, swelling, and impaired performance.

Verrucae vulgaris, are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Verruca affect most people during their lifetimes. They are most common in children and young adults.