Davenport House Clinic

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK!! CCS cream is used daily in our clinic by our Podiatrists to help with dry skin. Brilliant at this time of year as it’s sandal weather so will help get those heels looking super soft!! Why not ask about ccs when in clinic!

WHOSE FEET? This week can you guess which rocket man these feet belong to?....

WHOSE FEET REVEALED!! Did you guess right this week?

WHAT ARE HEEL SPURS?.....
The heel bone is the largest bone in the foot and absorbs the most amount of shock and pressure. A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone. Calcium deposits form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel area, causing a bony protrusion, or heel spur to develop. The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue located along the bottom surface of the foot that runs from the heel to the forefoot. Heel spurs can cause extreme... pain in the rearfoot, especially while standing or walking.
What causes Heel Spurs? Heel spurs develop as an abnormal growth in the heel bone due to calcium deposits that form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel. This stretching of the plantar fascia is usually the result of over-pronation, but people with unusually high arches can also develop heel spurs. Women have a significantly higher incidence of heel spurs due to the types of footwear often worn on a regular basis.
How can we help? Orthotics help prevent over-pronation. By wearing orthotics the strain on the Achilles will be greatly reduced, giving the tendons a chance to heal. Plus, the orthotic will prevent the situation from worsening, thereby reducing the risk of a tendon rupture.
https://www.dhclinic.co.uk/conditions/hee l-spurs/
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FOOT FACT FRIDAY!!! If the average person walks 100,000 miles in a lifetime they need to be well cared for. DO YOU LOOK AFTER YOUR FEET? Any foot problems our team of Podiatrists can help...

Thoughtful Thursday.. The road to recovery starts with setting clear goals to get you better and back to your best. Our team of Physios can help set your programme to suit you so you know you can....

WHOSE FEET!!! Wimbledon may have just finished but do you know which Tennis star these feet belong to?.....

WHOSE FEET REVEALED!!! Did you get it right this week?

How often do you check your feet? Just 2 in 10 people regularly consider their foot health. How are your feet? Any foot problems or concerns see a Podiatrist- Think Feet, think Podiatrist!!

Thoughtful Thursday Quote.....

Its Tuesday so can only mean one thing.. Its time for whose feet? I'm sure you'll know who this lazy cat is?.......

We're passionate about getting you the care that you need so that you can be your best self. Physiotherapy works!

Knee Pain? We can help...
Knees are large joints, which are crucial to most activities we undertake, particularly walking and climbing stairs. The knee joint is an articulation of the femur and the tibia, its primary movement is one of flexion and extension. A number of tendons and ligaments cross the knee joint and act to support the structural integrity of the joint. Knee pain is commonly an overuse injury, often suffered by sports people who have not allowed adequate rest ...and recovery between training. Another common cause is trauma, a twist or impact can acutely damage the structures surrounding the knee.
There are a large number of specific conditions which can give rise to knee pain, they can be classified as musculotendinous, ligaments, or osseous in nature.
The patellofemoral ligament can be overused by athletes running or jumping, hence the terms runners knee or jumper’s knee. It is a large tendon, which tethers the force of the anterior thigh to the tibia, allowing control over flexion of the knee. The forces involved when running or jumping can be up to 4 times our body weight, so it is easy to see how these structures can break down in athletes. The tendon can suffer microscopic damage, and subsequent thickening if not rehabilitated effectively. It may be that the tendon is not pulling in the plane it is designed to, and some biomechanical assessment may be required. Ligaments add to the integrity of the joint, and hold separate bones close to each other, limiting their movement. If an external force is applied to a knee joint that is too great or in the wrong direction, such as a side on impact to the knee, then the ligaments can be damaged or torn. Torn ligaments bleed, leading to a rapid swelling of the joint which can prevent it moving at all. Managing this initial inflammation is crucial for the mobility of the joint, so it is important to get physiotherapy as quickly as possible Osseous, or bony pathologies commonly described as arthritic knees are common as we age. Maintaining function and strength in the joint is key to managing arthritic knees, and keeping as much mobility as possible. At Davenport House, the physiotherapist and podiatrist work closely together to assess the biomechanical factors of the foot, ankle and knee, and address how these may impact on your knee pain.
As well as Physiotherapy, the Physiotherapist may recommend a biomechanical assessment with the Podiatrist who can prescribe orthotics to help relieve your knee pain.
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WHOSE FEET REVEALED.... This week it is the one and only......

Are your discoloured nails really fungal? Did you know not all discoloured and thickened nails are fungal. Therefore you could be sending money on treatments that are not necesarily needed or will work. Here in our Podiatry clinic we can test if your nails are in fact fungal with results within 5 minutes, and an accuracy of 97%. With the results if the test our Podiatrists can then discuss the best treatment plan specific for you.

WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
Plantar Fasciitis is caused by abnormal pronation of the foot. Contributing factors are obesity, weight gain, jobs that require a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces, badly worn shoes with little support, and also inactivity.
As a result of over-pronation, with every step the Plantar Fascia (band of tissue under the foot) is being stretched, resulting in inflammation, irritation and pain at the attachment of the fascia into the heel bone. In... some cases the pain is felt under the foot, in the arch.
If treated early (i.e. within 3-4 months of the onset of heel pain) Plantar Fasciitis can be treated effectively by wearing orthotic insoles. Orthotics can correct over-pronation and support the arch. This will help release the tension on the plantar fascia, thus treating the cause of Plantar Fasciitis.
https://www.dhclinic.co.uk/conditions/pla ntar-fasciitis/
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Foot fact Friday. High heels are the cause of many foot problems due to abnormal pressures on the feet. See a Podiatrist to help with any of your foot problems..
https://www.dhclinic.co.uk/podiatry/about -podiatry/

Did you know about our new treatment at Davenport House Clinic?
Nail Reconstruction... If you have fungal, damaged or unsightly nails this could be the treatment for you. Speak to our Podiatrists for more information...