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Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, climb stairs, jump, and stand on your tip toes. Although the Achilles tendon can withstand great stresses from running and jumping, it is also prone to tendinitis, a condition associated with overuse and degeneration. Simply defined, tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or disease, and often causes swelling, pain, or irritation. There are two types of Achilles tendinitis, based upon which part of the tendon is inflamed. In noninsertional Achilles tendinitis, fibers in the middle portion of the tendon have begun to break down with tiny tears (degenerate), swell, and thicken. Tendinitis of the middle portion of the tendon more commonly affects younger, active people. Insertional Achilles tendinitis involves the lower portion of the heel, where the tendon attaches (inserts) to the heel bone. In both noninsertional and insertional Achilles tendinitis, damaged tendon fibers may also calcify (harden). Bone spurs (extra bone growth) often form with insertional Achilles tendinitis. Tendinitis that affects the insertion of the tendon can occur at any time, even in patients who are not active. More often than not, however, it comes from years of overuse (long distance runners, sprinters).

Podopeadiatrics is the area of Podiatry focusing on the treatment of children and the various issues that can affect a young persons limbs.  This is a vital service that focuses on the long term foot and leg health of children during their development.

The racism that killed George Floyd was partly built in Britain and our colonial history. The recent events have highlighted what black people are experiencing the world over is a system that finds their bodies expendable, by design. In the UK, black people and our allies are taking to the streets to wake British people up out of their fantasy that this crisis of race is a problem that is both uniquely American, and solvable by people returning to the status quo. For those of us who see racism for what it is, as a system that kills – both our bodies, and our humanity – this is traumatic.

The Bullshit around Orthotics! Why is it easier to wean some patients off crack then it is to convince them to give up their orthotics and what exactly are we trying to change!

If there is a word a hate with a passion it’s Shin splints! In this episode I discuss various causes of excercise induced leg pain and how to manage medial tibial stress syndrome.

Myself and my colleague speaking about pain in the ball of the foot including mortons neuroma, stress fractures of the ball of the foot, metatarsalgia, etc.  In this episode, we discuss Ball of Foot Pain which can be due to Morton's Neuroma, Capsulitis, Stress Fracture, Plantar Plate Injury, and Avascular Necrosis.    Time Stamp. Ball Of foot Pain - Capsulitis & Plantar Plate Tear 10:00  Stress Fracture 22:01  Freiburg Osteochondrosis  26:58 Morton's Neuroma  Introduction & Clinical Presentation 28:22  Morton's Neuroma Treatment 32:51  Final Thoughts 49:33   Abid Hussain Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdCyH2x2bIR0dInDweGp1w/   Dr Foot Live Video Stream:  https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDrFoot/live   Email - info@drfoot.co.uk   Visit Abid Hussain websites:   https://www.drfoot.co.uk  http://birminghamchiropodist.co.uk/  http://www.uksportspodiatry.co.uk/  https://www.abidhussain.co.uk/  http://internationalpodiatricmedicalassociation.com/   Follow Abid Hussain @:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfootpodiatrysurgery/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfoot9  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfoot  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/drfoot/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfoot1/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdCyH2x2bIR0dInDweGp1w/  Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/drfootclinic  TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/4T33d9/   Book an Appointment to visit Abid in Clinic for your foot or leg problem:  https://my.setmore.com/bookingpage/9d80f85b-c2d2-4cf2-bd0e-e497e738c32d   Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4gJ4s9kT5xMI1gArc5ZGUq   Message or WhatsApp Abid on : (+44) 07446 583531   Who is Abid?  Abid Hussain qualified with a BSc (hons) in Podiatric Medicine in 1995 has over 25 years of experience in the foot care sector and with many continual professional development accreditations including PGc in Podiatric Sports Medicine & FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, he provides the necessary expertise to ensure Dr Foot Podiatry Surgery provides an excellent level of care to its patients.He is currently studying towards a MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine.  He is also a member of the Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and a affiliate member of the prestigious Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, as a affiliate member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow he is committed to practicing to the highest possible clinical standards, accessing cutting edge education and training. Affiliate Members are committed to raising standards of care and providing the highest possible clinical services to their patients.  Abid is also the founder and CEO of DrFoot.co.uk which for the past 20 years is the UK's leading podiatry website with over 1 million unique visitors per month. Abid is an internationally acclaimed inventor who has been responsible for inventing a range of Dr Foot orthotics and patented an adjustable Dr Foot orthotic sandal. Other products which he has developed from idea to the shelf include Dr Foot cream, Dr Foot shoe spray and Dr Foot shoes. Abid has also founded the Dr Foot Foundation which has provided over 10,000 pairs of shoes to third world countries and supported the construction of deep water wells in african villages. He has also co-founded the International Podiatric Medical Association which is a charitable organization which has been established by four UK podiatrists with a commitment to reducing foot amputations due to diabetic foot complications in third world countries.

Myself and my colleague speaking about all the different types of big toe pain and how we treat these conditions.

New podcast series: The Podiatry Detectives! Myself and my colleague speaking in this episode about the types of Injections used within podiatry

Why all health professionals should focus on branding. http://www.drfoot.co.uk

In this episode I talk about a consultation I had with a patient who was worried about scaring on her toes.

What defines your success in your life? Is it important to evaluate your life goals?

This podcast explores the “h art attack gender gap” which is thought to be leading to the needless deaths of two women per DAY as they do not receive equal treatment to men in the U.K.

What or where or who is your cookie jar?

If you have diabetes, nerve damage, circulation problems, and infections can lead to serious foot problems. However, you can take precautions to maintain healthy feet. Managing your diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps keep your feet healthy. This should include: regular medical exams, including foot checks at every visit and checking your ABCs (A1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol) monitoring your blood sugar daily regular exercise eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.You can help prevent serious foot problems by following a good foot care regimen. #diabetes #footcare #podiatrist #diet

Measuring quality of life is an important aspect of delivering holistic dermatological care to feet. The lesions on the tops of toes are trivial to most health professionals and my fellow podiatrists, some individuals adapt to the change in the appearance of their toes, however, others react negatively and have decreased psychosocial performance (functioning of emotional, social, mental well-being). http://www.toelift.com

The sinus tarsi is a tube or tunnel between the talus and the calcaneus bones. Sinus tarsi syndrome is pain or injury to this area. Traumatic injury to the ankle/foot (such as an ankle sprain) or overuse (such as repetitive standing or walking) are the main causes of this syndrome. It may also occur if the person has a pes planus or an over-pronated foot, which can cause compression in the sinus tarsi. Some characteristics are pain at the anterior lateral side of the ankle (anterior to the lateral mallelous) and a feeling of instability or difficulty walking on unstable surfaces.

Everyone can get skin cancer regardless of your ethnicity and skin tone. How many people use sun screen on the tops of feet and ankles? Most skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds, and many people of color are less susceptible to UV damage thanks to the greater amounts of melanin (the protective pigment that gives skin and eyes their color) darker skin produces. But people of color can still develop skin cancer from UV damage. Additionally, certain skin cancers are caused by factors other than UV — such as genetics or other environmental influences — and may occur on parts of the body rarely exposed to the sun. For example, darker-skinned people are more susceptible to acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), an especially virulent form of melanoma (the deadliest type of skin cancer) that typically appears on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Different ethnicities are at higher risk for particular skin malignancies: Latinos, Chinese, and Japanese Asians tend to develop basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common skin cancer. But the second most common, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), is more frequent among African Americans and South Asians.

This podcast is about the story of Dr Foot the company! From it’s humble beginnings in 1997, to its huge rise and the decline with changes in the internet landscape. The passion I have for podiatry, innovation and helping others has never left me but the last 22 years of being the CEO of this company has been a rewarding and interesting time in my life!

Just the mere mention of cosmetic and aesthetic podiatry is often looked down upon by podiatrists, however if a patient is so conscious of their feet that they hide their feet 24/7 all year around, always wear socks even when in doors regardless of how hot it is, avoid showing their feet to anybody including their partners and I have known patients who have avoided going on holiday to a warm location because they are so conscious of their feet!! Then podiatrists need to be able to offer a solution! We need to take the patients “feelings” into consideration, just because the patient is not in physical “pain” doesn’t mean they are not in emotional turmoil over the appearance of their feet. This video addresses my feelings on this topic and what podiatrists and podiatric surgeons can do to help patients.

We offer PRP, see our Facebook page drfootpodiatry for videos. Platelet activation plays a key role in the body's natural healing process. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. In this way, PRP injections use each individual patient's own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems.