12 • Health, fitness & wellbeing


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Why does my foot hurt?


Foot and ankle pain is a common clinical problem that can affect all ages and genders


Feet are made by several bones and joints — making them one of the most complex mechanical parts of the body. Most issues can be managed with simple measures, provided a correct diagnosis is made.


DOES MY JOB INFLUENCE FOOT PAIN? Jobs that involve standing on your feet for long periods can have some effect and create problems in the soſt tissue. They may also have an effect on the wear and tear of the joints, which could lead to arthritis.


LIFESTYLE CHOICES — ARE HIGH-HEEL SHOES BAD? Wearing high heels and combination narrow shoes changes the way our bodyweight is distributed across our feet. This has a significant influence on shaping our feet.


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WHAT’S THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND INSOLES? Targeted exercises with physiotherapy and, at times, combined with insoles can help offload or even support the foot. The most common cause of a lack of improvement is the wrong diagnosis.


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A consultant surgeon with specialist expertise in children’s and adult orthopaedic surgery


WHAT DOES HE DO? As a UK- trained expert in hip and knee surgery, Mr Blanco regularly performs hip replacement, knee replacement and knee arthroscopy, including ACL reconstruction, among other procedures. He has further sub- specialist interest in complex primary hip arthroplasty and neuromuscular orthopaedic surgery. He’s trained in robotic-assisted surgery, personalised implants and the anterior approach to the hip.


WHERE DOES HE WORK? Mr Blanco provides clinic appointments, personalised care plans and orthopaedic surgery in Peterborough, Hinchingbrooke and Kettering. He sees NHS, insured and private patients. More information can be found at www.mrblan.co, or by contacting Elizabeth on 07818 304 865.


WHY MR BLANCO? Dual speciality training means that he always considers alignment, joint mechanics and joint preservation surgery in advance of joint replacement. This means treatments are individualised and that all patients are treated holistically. Mr Blanco is up to date


with the latest techniques and is registered with specialist associations. He works collaboratively with the support of great anaesthetists, radiographers, physios and nursing staff. He publishes his work in peer-reviewed journals and is dedicated to the education of future orthopaedic specialists as a clinical and educational supervisor, and is an assessor and tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.


For further information T: 07818 304 865 E: liz@mrblan.co or visit: www.mrblan.co


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RECOVERY FROM SURGERY? Not all foot and ankle problems need surgical attention. Procedures can be done via ‘Keyhole Surgery’ (minimally invasive) — and most patients recovery fairly quickly.


HOSPITAL LOCATIONS: Mr Vail Karuppiah offers clinical consultation at BMI and Ramsay Hospitals in Nottingham, Leicester and Sheffield.


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Book online or contact T: 07704 920132 E: enquiries@nottsortho.info W: topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/vail-karuppiah


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Science brings hope for headache sufferers


New treatments mean that the future looks bright for headache sufferers, says Dr Mark Weatherall of the London Headache Centre


Headaches are common. One in three people experience migraines at some point in their lives, which cause debilitating head pain, and other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to lights, noises and any form of movement. Many people with migraine also experience aura, a period of neurological impairment usually affecting vision, but which can also impact speech, sensation, coordination or cognition. To make things worse, many


headache sufferers are dismissed by doctors and told that there’s nothing that can be done. As Dr Mark Weatherall, consultant


neurologist and headache specialist at the London Headache Centre, points out, this is almost never true. “We’ve had good options for treating headaches since the 1920s. In the last few years, we’ve seen new treatments emerge based on modern migraine science. These can have an enormously positive impact upon the lives of people who take them.” Despite these scientific advances, there remains no substitute for


time spent with a healthcare professional who can listen attentively, and then suggest proactive lifestyle modifications and a range of effective treatment options. “Even if new


treatments aren’t right for you, it’s always helpful to talk about headaches with someone who understands the science, can make a diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan,” adds Dr Weatherall. “The old myth, that nothing can be done for people who suffer from headaches, has never been less true.”


For more info


Dr Weatherall sees patients at the London Headache Centre at locations in Kensington and Buckinghamshire. For details of consultation times and costs, visit londonheadachecentre.co.uk


DR MARK WEATHERALL


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