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Falls Awareness Week 2013
By Howlett & Dickinson
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that falls are a part of ageing, something that ‘just happens’ as you get older. Most people do. And it’s not surprising when they happen so often, around a third of over 65s and half of those over 80s will fall every year. But there are many simple things that…
Guest Post – Embarrassing Glasses
By Howlett & Dickinson
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Following on from this months theme of embarrassing feet, our friends at Michael Offord Optometrist have written our first guest post on: Embarrassing Glasses. Are you one of those people still wearing Deirdre Barlow 1980’s style glasses? Perhaps you’ve been wearing the same style of frames for years which you, your friends and family have…
Every Foot is Different!
By Carol
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The foot is a complicated structure that provides a stable base to hold us upright and help us move. It is one of the most neglected parts of our body, and no two feet are the same!
Rugby Players – Keep Your Feet healthy & Sport’s Injury free
By Carol
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Orthoses are ideal for rugby players where weight distribution, balance and speed is essential.
Quick tips to remember when shoe shopping
By Carol
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buy shoes in the afternoon when your feet are at their largest
Arthritis and your feet!
By Carol
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Knees and feet are particularly prone to arthritis and The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is urging people to be vigilant about pain in these areas to help aid detection and improve quality of life and treatment
Do foot problems effect your Golf swing?
By Carol
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It is becoming more evident that foot and lower limb function holds one of the keys to a proper golf swing. To transfer weight and produce an efficient swing, proper biomechanical balance of the foot is essential.
Pregnancy & your feet
By Carol
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Due to natural weight gain in pregnancy, the centre of gravity is moved which changes the posture and walking pattern which can effect balance, which may result in additional pressure on the hips, knees and feet.