Could This Be Fashion or Function? Why Soccer Players Are Cutting Holes in Their Cleats

The 2026 World Cup has already delivered its share of spectacular goals, dramatic finishes, and plenty of talking points. One of the more unusual moments, however, had nothing to do with the scoreline. During Portugal’s match against Spain, Portuguese winger Pedro Neto was seen wearing soccer cleats with customized holes cut into the back of […]
Sever’s disease is a common childhood and early teenage affliction, what causes it?

Today’s topic arises from a question from a patient regarding our last blog and the appearance of a lovely young lady with a very sore posterior heel. Sever’s Disease may considered an old fashioned term, and rightly so since it was first described in 1912 by J W Sever. Calcaneal Apophysitis may be more appropriate […]
How Can a Podiatrist Help My Heel Pain?

If you’ve been on your feet all day, it’s common that you’ll experience soreness and maybe even some heel pain. However, when heel pain is persistent and continues for more than a few days, you may be dealing with something more serious. It’s important not to ignore your heel pain and instead find out how […]