Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder occurs when deposits of calcium build up in one of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles, specifically supraspinatus. This deposit can lead to irritation and inflammation of the tendon which...
Marathon Running Season – blisters on your feet We are now into the marathon running season and one of the potential blights on your running experience and performance are blisters on the feet. What causes blisters? Blisters are caused by shearing stress of the...
It is likely that we will be experiencing a significant drop in temperature locally over the next few days. One of the foot problems with this sudden change in temperature is chilblains so we wanted to share some information and advice to reduce the chances of you...
Hypnotherapy and Podiatry – Therapists Working in Harmony Last summer a mother and daughter visited Lloyd (Senior Podiatrist) at the Theale Wellbeing Centre with a problem. The problem was in the form of verrucas on the right heel and a wart on her hand. While...
At the beginning of January Ali and her husband Lloyd will be going to the Village of Hope in India to provide treatment and training. Many of the people they will be treating suffer from Leprosy which means they have painful blisters and wounds on their hands and...
