Sarah Byrne Chiropodist/Podiatrist

21/10/2023

An excellent lecture on offloading Diabetic foot ulcers.
The irony is an absolute pleasure 😋

04/06/2023

There have been some amazing pain discoveries over the last 20 years and they've opened up new opportunities for people in pain. This talk will explain that ...

08/03/2023

08/03/2023

29/06/2022

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05/04/2021

Here is Louise from Bridge Health demonstrating some calf stretch exercises.
Tight calf muscles are a common cause of that devil Plantar Fasciitis.

16/03/2021

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19161068.learn-love-feet-says-resident-gp-dr-zak/

IF you treat them correctly, you’ll get 100,00 miles and maybe even more from them, yet these aren’t the latest brand of super tyre, rather the…

13/03/2021

Since lockdown I have noticed that a lot of my patients are suffering with poor foot circulation due to lack of mobility, let's face it, none of us are getting out and about like we used to.
Here is a really nice simple exercise that we can all do to improve the blood flow in our poor feet.

13/03/2021

Did you know that a lot of painful foot deformity such as hammer toes can be prevented? One way is by doing some simple stability exercises such as the ones Louise from Bridge Health in Christchurch is demonstrating below.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydk6W8L9u6M&list=PLstSQ1uxkXNBdFoXl7GGKHkVhYEGx1L9Y&index=2

Maintaining your 'tripod' try to lift each toe individually, waving and back again.

13/03/2021

As lockdown continues (and the wet weather 😩) a lot of us aren't giving our feet the exercise they need to stay strong, which could lead to falls, especially in the elderly.
Here is the lovely Louise from Bridge Health demonstrating a foot exercise that we can all try at home ❤️
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLstSQ1uxkXNBdFoXl7GGKHkVhYEGx1L9Y&v=iQLYEEcWpXM&feature=youtu.be

Using your tennis ball start to mobilise the ankles and toes by pressing the ground away and challenging your balance. This can be done in sitting or standi...

08/03/2021

If you follow the link you can see some great videos for simple exercises to improve foot strength and stability.

Happy feet.
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Have a look at our National Feet Week blog with some great tips on podiatry and foot care.
https://www.bridgehw.com/news/national-feet-week/pod

10/01/2021

When you get to be the patient and the practitioner ❤️❤️❤️

30/12/2020

Happy to say that as a medical service I am still able to provide treatments under the new tier 4 restrictions 😁
Wearing my beautiful PPE of course 😷

31/10/2020

If you could see me, you would see a happy face 😁 If you do see me, I will be nippers in hand, wearing my rather cosy PPE.

31/10/2020

21/09/2020

Please bring nice snacks with you.

20/09/2020

https://www.lipoedema.co.uk/weightgainobesity/

By Chris Wise – Lipoedema UK Nurse Consultant All too frequently women with Lipoedema are told by health professionals that they are just obese, that they need to go away […]