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September 20, 2023Views: 31Exploring how CBD can be used as a natural remedy for pain relief and inflammation.
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September 14, 2023Views: 18Senior Orthotic Technician Wanted - EDSERLAB (London)
EDSERLAB LTD seeks a highly skilled and motivated Senior Orthotic Technician to join our cutting-edge International Orthotic Lab. With excellent career progression opportunities, this role allows you to be at the forefront of innovation in orthotic manufacturing with access to the most extensive 3D printing facilities worldwide. -
August 23, 2023Views: 41If you have back pain, the problem might be your feet
Chronic back pain is surprisingly common, with up to 23% of the world's population living with it currently. Did you know, however, that your foot health and poisitioning may be responsible? Read our latest blog to find out more...
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August 09, 2023Views: 46A healthy home: solutions for pain management and comfort in care homes
here are just over 17,000 care homes in the UK: 14,535 in England, 1,024 in Wales, 1,025 in Scotland and 405 in Northern Ireland. Each care home is responsible for the care of anywhere from 1-50+ residents at any given time. -
August 01, 2023Views: 139The benefits of gait analysis in Parkinson’s disease management
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, with two people in the UK being diagnosed with the condition every hour. Research by Parkinson’s UK estimates that by 2030, 172,000 people across the country will be living with PD, especially as the population grows and ages. -
August 01, 2023Views: 187A guide to creating the most effective orthotics
In principle, the use of custom-made foot orthotics allows clinicians to provide a more accurate device to better treat patients, however this depends on the materials and methods used, as well as cost and manufacturing time. Staff shortages within O&P roles, as well as funding cuts, means that orthotists and workshop managers need to use the most cost and time effective materials and methods to best serve their patients.
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July 20, 2023Views: 21Six basic principles of effective infection control
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is paramount in all healthcare settings in order to protect both patients and professionals when undertaking medical procedures and tests. Without proper IPC, podiatrists and chiropodists are unable to deliver the highest quality of healthcare, and it is therefore the responsibility of everyone within a clinic to guarantee proper management plans are in place to provide the most sterile environment within clinics.
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June 19, 2023Views: 265Alternatives to PRP therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has now been classed as an unlicensed human medicine by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), prompting the Royal College of Podiatry and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) to urge their members to cease its use with immediate effect.
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June 14, 2023Views: 58Understanding Diabetes: A focus on world diabetes week
Diabetes is a long-term medical disorder caused by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It happens when the body either generates insufficient insulin or cannot properly utilise the insulin it does create. The pancreas secretes insulin, a hormone that aids in controlling blood sugar levels andpermits glucose to enter cells for use as an energy source.
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April 06, 2023Views: 76Maximising your marathon performance: the role of footcare
Get ready for the London Marathon with our top ten tips for marathon success! Running a marathon takes mental and physical strength, but with our advice on positive self-talk, footware, strength training, and refueling, you'll be on your way to the finish line in no time.
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April 03, 2023Views: 161The importance of pressure off-loading devices for diabetic foot ulcer prevention
Diabetes is serious chronic disease, affecting over 9% of the global population and responsible for more deaths per year than road injuries. In the UK, over 4.9 million people have the condition, with a further 13.6 million people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Unfortunately, the implications of diabetes to the individual can be severe. Without proper preventative care, people with the condition are at risk of complications such as foot ulceration, which can lead to lower-limb amputation.
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March 14, 2023Views: 116Transformational technology: how Voxelcare is revolutionising lower limb healthcare
According to NHS data, there are an estimated two million orthotic patients treated at one time in England alone. From diabetes to post op trauma, orthotic services provide health benefits for a wide range of conditions in a variety of settings.