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Welcome to the Find Your Stride blog, where we take a moment to address topics and questions that are frequently encountered during our clinics. With time we hope to create an interesting and wide ranging resource that both clients and clinicians find useful. Have a read and let us know what you think. Find Your Stride!

What is Bursitis? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Jun 202 min read

What is Bursitis? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Bursitis is a common condition that affects many people, causing pain and discomfort in various parts of the body. It occurs when the...

Three Running Races Happening in July | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Jun 132 min read

Three Running Races Happening in July | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Summer is the perfect time to lace up your running shoes and hit the trails or streets for a race. With July just around the corner,...

Perception of Stress | Psychologist Kelly McGonigal | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Jun 63 min read

Perception of Stress | Psychologist Kelly McGonigal | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In a world where stress is often viewed as a universally negative force, Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal provides a refreshing...

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

May 302 min read

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) is a subjective method of measuring how hard you feel like you are working during physical activity. It...

Can you fit in 30–35 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Each Week? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

May 233 min read

Can you fit in 30–35 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Each Week? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Sanchez-Lastra et al. (2024) conducted a prospective cohort study to investigate the joint associations of device-measured physical...

Three Running Races Happening in June | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

May 22 min read

Three Running Races Happening in June | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introducing a new series of blog posts, we plan to highlight three upcoming running races each month that might be of interest to...

Peroneal Tendinopathy | A Common Cause of Lateral Ankle Pain | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Apr 302 min read

Peroneal Tendinopathy | A Common Cause of Lateral Ankle Pain | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Peroneal tendinopathy is a common condition that affects the peroneal tendons located on the outside of the ankle. These tendons, play a...

Joint Synovitis or Capsulitis | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Apr 252 min read

Joint Synovitis or Capsulitis | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joint synovitis is a condition that affects the synovial membrane in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. The synovial membrane...

Gait Retraining | Hopping and Sticking | Getting you Thinking | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Apr 231 min read

Gait Retraining | Hopping and Sticking | Getting you Thinking | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Have you given any thought to your running form? Allow us to introduce two key words: 'hop' and 'stick'. This was the key takeaway from a...

The Society of Shoe Fitters | An Introduction | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Apr 182 min read

The Society of Shoe Fitters | An Introduction | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Established in 1959, the Society of Shoe Fitters is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting good shoe fitting and foot...

Smiling While Running Could get you a Personal Best | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Apr 112 min read

Smiling While Running Could get you a Personal Best | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In their research paper, Brick et al. (2018) aimed to investigate the effects of facial expression and relaxation cues on movement...

Common Causes of Thickened Toenails | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Apr 42 min read

Common Causes of Thickened Toenails | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Thickened toenails, also known as onychogryphosis, is a common condition that can affect individuals of all ages. While thickened...

Dietary Supplements for Athletes | The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus Statement | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Mar 282 min read

Dietary Supplements for Athletes | The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus Statement | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In the world of high-performance athletics, the pressure to excel and outperform one's competition is always present. With the stakes...

Type 2 Diabetes | Preventing Foot Complications is Key | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Mar 213 min read

Type 2 Diabetes | Preventing Foot Complications is Key | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects millions of people worldwide, with type 2 diabetes being the most common form of the disease....

Scarf and Akin Osteotomies | One Way to Correct Hallux Valgus | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Mar 153 min read

Scarf and Akin Osteotomies | One Way to Correct Hallux Valgus | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Hallux valgus, more commonly known as a bunion, is a common foot deformity that affects millions of people worldwide. It is...

Introducing Cuboid Syndrome | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Mar 72 min read

Introducing Cuboid Syndrome | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Cuboid syndrome is a relatively common but often overlooked cause of lateral foot pain. It occurs when the cuboid bone,...

Endurance Athlete Suffering Fatigue? | Consider Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Feb 292 min read

Endurance Athlete Suffering Fatigue? | Consider Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a condition that affects both male and female athletes, has garnered increased attention in...

Athletes Need Sleep! | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Feb 223 min read

Athletes Need Sleep! | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In the world of athletics, it is widely acknowledged that adequate sleep is crucial for optimal performance. The importance of sleep for...

What is a Cheilectomy? | A Surgical Option for Hallux Rigidus | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Feb 152 min read

What is a Cheilectomy? | A Surgical Option for Hallux Rigidus | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction A cheilectomy is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat osteoarthritis of the big toe joint, also known as hallux...

The Navicular and Styloid Process | Usually no Cause for Concern | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Feb 82 min read

The Navicular and Styloid Process | Usually no Cause for Concern | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction The human foot is a complex structure comprised of numerous bones, muscles, and tendons that work together to provide...

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