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Posted on: 5th November 2026

Skin & Nail Clinic: Ingrowing Toenail Surgery – What Happens on the Day

If you’ve been told you need ingrown toenail surgery, it’s completely normal to feel nervous. For most people, the worry comes from not knowing what to expect, rather than the surgery itself. Ingrown toenail surgery is a minor procedure, carried out under local anaesthetic at our Longridge and Broughton clinics near Preston, and we never […]

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Posted on: 15th July 2026

The Serious Athlete Series: How PodoSmart Technology Is Changing Sports Podiatry

The way we assess movement is evolving. For years, gait analysis relied heavily on observation. Clinicians would watch athletes walk or run and use experience to identify potential issues. Whilst experience remains incredibly important, technology is now helping us and the patient understand movement in ways that were previously impossible. At The Foot Room, one […]

Posted on: 8th July 2026

The Serious Athlete Series: Recovery vs Rest – Why They’re Not the Same Thing

Athletes are often told to “rest.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice given after an injury, but here’s the problem: rest and recovery are not the same thing. At The Foot Room, we regularly see athletes who have stopped training for weeks, only to discover that their pain returns the moment they […]

Posted on: 1st July 2026

The Serious Athlete Series: The Running Shop Gait Analysis Myth

Many runners have experienced it. You walk into a running shop. You run on a treadmill for a few seconds. Someone watches your feet. A shoe recommendation follows. While this can be useful for selecting footwear, it’s important to understand one thing: This is not the same as a Podiatric Biomechanical Assessment. What Running Shop […]

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