Every year when the cold hits we see a worrying increase in feet suffering from a range of conditions, the most common complaint being chilblains particularly on the toes. Chilblains are an uncomfortable and often painful skin condition that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures. Symptoms typically include a burning or itching sensation in the affected areas, affected skin may swell and colour may change from pale pink/red to dark blue. In more severe cases the surface of
Ankle sprains often happen during rapid changes in direction in sports such as netball, soccer or rugby, or when walking on uneven ground. During these changes in direction multiple forces act on the ankle and supporting musculature requiring the ankle to adapt, support and then aid propulsion. The human foot and ankle unit are engineering marvels with thirty-three joints made up off twenty-six bones, thirty-three muscles (20 within the foot, 13 in the lower leg) and lots of