A 51-year-old woman presented at Leading Edge Podiatry with heel pain in her left foot. She reported that the pain had been present for approximately 12 months and had gradually worsened over time. She was generally healthy with her only condition being Hypothyroidism and taking Thyroxine and Hormone Replacement Therapy. She worked as a nurse …
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Understanding Heel Pain in Children A 10-year-old boy presented at Leading Edge Podiatry with heel pain in both feet for approximately 6 months. His mother had previously taken her to the family’s GP, who referred for X-ray and ultrasound imaging to check for plantar fasciitis. The imaging results did not find any clear signs of …
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Introduction A 45-year-old woman presented at Leading Edge Podiatry with complaints of persistent pain and discomfort in her right foot. The patient reported that the pain had been gradually worsening over the past six months and was affecting her daily activities. She had no history of major medical conditions and was not currently taking any …
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A 45-year-old man arrived at Leading Edge Podiatry for assessment of suspected Achilles Tendonitis. He complained of pain in the lower left Achilles area which had been an issue for approximately 4 weeks. This gentleman was a healthy individual without any medical conditions and who took no medication. His typical running regime included running 4 …
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A 51-year-old woman presented at Leading Edge Podiatry with heel pain in her left foot. She reported that the pain had been present for approximately 12 months and had gradually worsened over time. She was generally healthy with her only condition being Hypothyroidism and taking Thyroxine and Hormone Replacement Therapy. She worked as a nurse …
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