Dr Foot Podiatry, Foot Care & Health Care Podcast

The Importance of a moral compass is very important for health professionals, where do we draw the line when it comes to over charging patients? This is a subject I am very passionate about and sends my blood boiling when health professionals put profits before the health of patients.

When it comes to acts of random kindness , the common notion is that it is an activity that brings internal peace and satisfaction along with the release of endorphins that make us feel good about ourselves. Although all of this is true, but it is a part of whole ripple effect produced by the paying it forward idea. I live my life by Gratitude, Patience and Empathy.

Why is hip internal rotation SO important for runners and footballers?!!🏃🏼‍♂️⚽️🏐

Hip internal rotation (HIR) is VERY important in sport and performance training. Here are a few examples:

During a change of direction or when making a cut HIR helps decelerate the body while also loading the hip allowing for a powerful reacceleration.

When sprinting HIR allows an athlete to maximally extend their hip and get over the stance leg at terminal stance/toe off, thus improving stride length.

For rotational athletes in golf, baseball, tennis, etc. HIR is crucial for optimizing force transfer from the lower extremity to the upper extremity.

When squatting adequate HIR allows the femoral hide to remain centrated within the acetabulum allowing for a “cleaner” pattern free of compensation at the lumbar spine.

Information about Calcaneal Apophysitis

In this episode I talk about a rather taboo subject of racism and islamaphobia within podiatry.

Gel pedicures have become very increasingly popular however continual application of Gel Pedicures can lead to damage to the nails, fungal and bacterial infections. In this episode I talk about the risks associated with Gel Pedicures.

In this episode I talk about the effects that high heeled shoes have on you feet and posture. I also provide practical tips to reduce potential problems to you feet and spine.

In this episode I talk about a consultation I had with a 3 year old with problems while walking and I also offer further advice for parents with young children who are concerned about how their child walk.

In this episode I talk about Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis. We talk about symptoms, causes and how to treat and prevent this type of foot pain. #askdrfootuk