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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!

The Benefits of Speed Training for Long Distance Runners | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Feb 12 min read

The Benefits of Speed Training for Long Distance Runners | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Speed training is an essential component of training for long-distance runners that can greatly benefit overall performance and...

Peripheral Neuropathy | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Jan 252 min read

Peripheral Neuropathy | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This can result in...

What is Haglund’s Deformity? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Jan 182 min read

What is Haglund’s Deformity? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Haglund's deformity is a bony growth that develops on the back of the heel. It often affects athletes and individuals who...

Diagnosis of a Stress Fracture | Edinburgh Podiatrist | Find Your Stride

Joshua Francois

Jan 113 min read

Diagnosis of a Stress Fracture | Edinburgh Podiatrist | Find Your Stride

Introduction Stress fractures are a common injury among athletes and physically active individuals, typically occurring in weight-bearing...

What is Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Jan 42 min read

What is Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Plantar fat pad atrophy is a common condition that affects the bottom of the foot. It occurs when the fatty tissue under the...

The Manchester Scale | Grading your Bunion | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Dec 28, 20232 min read

The Manchester Scale | Grading your Bunion | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is a condition that affects the big toe, causing it to lean inward towards the second toe. It...

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome: An Overview | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome: An Overview | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Recently, I have encountered several cases of sinus tarsi syndrome during my clinics, prompting this blog post on the condition. Below I...

What is Psoriatic Arthritis? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Dec 14, 20233 min read

What is Psoriatic Arthritis? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

I've seen a few patients with psoriatic arthritis recently, so here's a blog post on this troublesome condition. Psoriatic arthritis is a...

The Big Toe Joint Keeps you Moving Forward | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Dec 7, 20231 min read

The Big Toe Joint Keeps you Moving Forward | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint plays a crucial role in the biomechanics of walking, so here's a quick post on it's importance....

The Achilles Tendon is Key! | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Nov 30, 20232 min read

The Achilles Tendon is Key! | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

The human Achilles tendon, named after the mythical Greek hero Achilles, is a vital component of the lower leg that plays a crucial role...

Diagnosed with a Plantar Plate Tear? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Nov 23, 20232 min read

Diagnosed with a Plantar Plate Tear? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

The plantar plate is a strong ligament located on the bottom of the foot, which supports the metatarsal bones and prevents them from...

What Exactly is the Plantar Fascia? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Nov 16, 20232 min read

What Exactly is the Plantar Fascia? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

The plantar fascia is a crucial component of the human foot, yet many people may not be familiar with its structure and function. In this...

The 80-20 Running Rule | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Nov 9, 20232 min read

The 80-20 Running Rule | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Introduction Effective training is a crucial aspect of achieving optimal performance for endurance running. Aspiring runners, both...

Metatarsalgia: An Umbrella Term Unfit for Diagnosis | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Nov 2, 20232 min read

Metatarsalgia: An Umbrella Term Unfit for Diagnosis | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

When it comes to foot pain, metatarsalgia is a commonly encountered term used to describe discomfort in the ball of the foot. However,...

Understanding Tarsal Boss: Bony Lump on Top of the Foot | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Oct 26, 20232 min read

Understanding Tarsal Boss: Bony Lump on Top of the Foot | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Have you ever noticed a mysterious lump on top of your foot? It could possibly be a prominence called tarsal boss. In this blog post, we...

Training Discomfort or Injury? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Training Discomfort or Injury? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In the world of running, athletes often face the challenge of distinguishing between regular training discomfort and genuine injuries...

What is Stack Height? | Running Shoe Terminology | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Oct 12, 20232 min read

What is Stack Height? | Running Shoe Terminology | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Two weeks ago we posted a blog post on running shoe terminology, with a focus the term 'drop' used to describe the difference in height...

Exercise is Medicine for Depression | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Oct 5, 20232 min read

Exercise is Medicine for Depression | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

In this blog post we take a closer look at a systematic literature review published earlier this year titled: Exercise as Medicine for...

Running Shoe Terminology | What is the Drop? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

Joshua Francois

Sep 28, 20232 min read

Running Shoe Terminology | What is the Drop? | Find Your Stride | Edinburgh Podiatrist

The running shoe industry is full of its own specialised terminology, which can often be confusing to those who are new to the sport or...

Could it be a Myxoid Cyst? | Find Your Stride | Podiatrist Edinburgh

Joshua Francois

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Could it be a Myxoid Cyst? | Find Your Stride | Podiatrist Edinburgh

Myxoid cysts are benign skin growths that commonly occur on fingers or toes. These cysts are fluid-filled sacs filled with a gelatinous...

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