Understanding Foot Strike Hemolysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Foot strike haemolysis is a condition that occurs when the repeated impact of the feet hitting the ground during activities like running...
top of page
Best Foot Forward
Search
Felicity Burnell
Oct 94 min read
What is a... MIXOID CYST
Understanding Mixoid Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment A mixoid cyst is a benign, fluid-filled growth that commonly forms on toes,...
6 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Sep 183 min read
What is Retronychia and How Can It Be Cured?
Retronychia is a type of ingrown nail where the toenail ingrows at the cuticle (or more specifically, the proximal nail fold) rather than...
87 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Sep 113 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Foot Health for Runners
Are you an avid runner looking to conquer your next marathon or simply enjoy a leisurely jog? One of the most crucial aspects of your...
6 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jul 234 min read
How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin On Your Feet
The first thing to do is to determine is this dry skin.... or athlete's foot? If your skin is always dry, no matter how often you apply,...
23 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jun 256 min read
Why are my toenails yellow?
Yellow toenails can be caused by many things. It is not automatically a fungal toenail infection! It’s worth bearing in mind that most...
15 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jun 123 min read
What is Lipoedema and How Can it be Treated?
After attending an inspirational talk at the Foot Health Conference in June, I have written a short piece on lipoedema.
38 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jan 246 min read
What are the non-surgical options for an ingrowing toenail?
Ingrowing toenails are boring. Not boring in an uninteresting way, boring in a they-stop-you-doing-what-you-really-want-to-be-doing kind...
539 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Understanding Foot Health: How A Podiatrist Will Check Blood Circulation in Your Feet
General Observations A Podiatrist can tell a lot about your circulation just by looking at your feet. What colour is the skin? How dry...
144 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Dec 4, 20231 min read
For Professionals: Verruca Update
I sat down (virtually, obvs, it is 2023) with Dr. Ivan Bristow over the summer to chat about all things VERRUCA. Yummy. Here's a link to...
32 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Nov 21, 20238 min read
I've got an ingrowing toenail - how do I fix it?
What is an ingrowing toenail? Ingrowing/ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) typically affect the big toenail(s); although it can affect...
56 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Nov 14, 20237 min read
The Foot Complications of Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
Well, perhaps not everything, but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet....
17 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Nov 7, 20235 min read
What's the difference between a podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner?
Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?...
276 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Oct 31, 20237 min read
If it's not a fungal infection - what is it?
So you may have seen a podiatrist and they've told you that whitey-yellowy area on your toenail is not a fungal infection, or you've been...
78 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Is it Fungal?
Around 50% of fungal nail infections are misdiagnosed. If you've thrown everything and the bucket at that thick, yellow toenail of yours...
61 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Mar 20, 20235 min read
Ask the Expert: Hallux Rigidus
SORE BIG TOE JOINT? IT COULD BE HALLUX RIGIDUS. INTRODUCTION Hallux Rigidus is a condition that affects the joint at the base of your...
266 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
May 5, 20211 min read
BROKEN OR BENDY TOES? THERE IS A QUICK SOLUTION
To purchase a Fabrifoam Toe Splint please click here or Amazon has a version here For any other questions or comments please click here
135 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Mar 3, 20213 min read
What's going on with... FLAT FEET
Most people have a space under the arch or instep of the foot when they stand, although the depth of this space can vary. You may notice...
190 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jan 14, 20212 min read
TOP TIPS FOR RUNNERS
If your poor feet receive a battering every time you slip your kicks on, these Top Tips should help! Keep your toenails short. If you...
57 views0 comments
Felicity Burnell
Jan 9, 202110 min read
How podiatry can help keep us on our feet as we age.
Back in September I did an interview with Jessica Silver at ElWell; an Oxfordshire-based wellbeing company offering tailored support to...
306 views
bottom of page