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How to Lace your shoes and trainers!

Wide foot, narrow foot, high instep...? Here is a solution for your problem.

Talking feet at the North East Expo event

Howlett & Dickinson Podiatrist exhibited at the North East Expo 2013 and talked to many people about their feet.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a type of connective tissue that encapsulates the muscles in the sole of the foot and supports the arch.

WORDSEARCH

For a bit of fun try our wordsearch and find words that are all associated with osteoporosis.

What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome?

ITBS is a common knee injury that usually presents as outside knee pain caused by inflammation of the bottom of the iliotibial band; occasionally, however, the iliotibial band becomes inflamed at the top of band and causes referred hip pain.

Shin Spints, what are they?

Shin splints is a generalised term used to describe pain and inflammation in the front of the lower leg. However this type of pain can be caused by several different conditions and "shin splints" is generally related to a condition known as Medial Tibila Stress Syndrome (MTSS).

Summer Feet

Exposing your feet in the summer after a long winter in enclosed shoes, boots and socks can be a bit daunting! Dry cracked heels, thick damaged toe nails, fungal nails, athlete’s foot, corns, hard skin and sweaty feet are just some of the conditions we have to contend with. Not the best look when sporting …

Foot creams and lotions

Afetr a routine podiatry appointment cream can be applied to dry cracked heels and soles after the skin is removed. Ureka Cream Cracked heels and excessively dry skin should be treated with the more intense 25% Urea Cream. Applied regularly this will quickly hydrate and moisturise the affected area. Once the body’s natural balance has …

Great North Run Preperation

If you are  new to running, before you start any event you need the right trainers. Here at Howlett and Dickinson we can help by telling you what foot type you are and if you need a biomechanical assessment and gait analysis we do this using our RS scan technology Once we have identified any …

Why do I run

Like most runners I have a love-hate relationship with running. I hate getting out of bed at 5am in the cold dark winter but once I'm out I love the freedom and the peacefulness of an early morning run. I started running about 2 years ago , I couldn't run far I was unfit, overweight …