The NK Active Podiatry Hub: Wellness & Podiatry Podcast

Our first lunch club went so well and we've had some fantastic feedback. Thank you.. Were you there? We wanted to share some of our reflections on the first lunch club ahead of the next exciting session.. We also wanted to share why the NK Active Lunch Club  is different to anything else out there right now, with regards to ongoing CPD in the podiatry field. Find out more about the NK Ac...

We are so pleased to be welcoming Hayley, a second year podiatry student from Southampton University to NK Active.    She will be on placement with us for the next six weeks and is keen to get stuck in! So, we thought what better than getting her on our podcast to find out all about her and how she's finding the placement. We're super proud to announce to you that the NK Active Lunch Clu...

We're super proud to announce to you that the NK Active Lunch Club doors are now open and you are invited in to be a part of the club. https://nkactive.co.uk/nk-active-lunch-club/   CPD learning during lunch time, that's relevant, on topic and efficient in it's delivery.  These ZOOM based sessions are now LIVE and we invite you to come along, be a part of the club that will grow with all...

It's the start of 2023 and if ever there was a time to achieve your goals it's now..    But, are you doing the right training to achieve them?   In this episode of the NK Active podcast, Nick talks us through ensuring you maintain consistency in your training and how consistency does not necessarily mean repetition!! 👉Watch Nick over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hbZgD_23ai0 👉Read...

Charlie was recently listening to James Haskells podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby as James talked about life after professional rugby and how he didn't have access to all of the top coaches, physios and other members of the support team. Charlie & Nick share there thoughts on how NK Active can help and what you can do at home regardless of whether your an ex-professional athlete or a...

Become an expert with our FREE Plantar Fasciitis course..   At NK Active we wanted to provide an up-to-date course to help consolidate all of the information in one place and bust a few myths along the way. The course is aimed at people who have had plantar fasciitis, are currently suffering with plantar fasciitis or just want to know more about it to stop it from happening. The course is del...

Have a question about plantar fasciitis? We're probably answered it here..   Nick answers the following questions..   What causes plantar fasciitis?  Can it be prevented? -How does it affect you?  Myths about plantar fasciitis.  Barefoot shoes. Any good?  Does taping work?  What about collagen?  And more.... Plantar fascia taping in my garden - https://youtu...

Do you actually have plantar fasciitis? Let's make sure your self diagnosis is correct.   In the latest episode of the NK Active podcast, Nick and Charlie talk through plantar fasciitis, so that you can make sure that you understand it and diagnose it properly.. Plantar fascia taping in my garden - https://youtu.be/eeRgOajj--A 👉Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vvfXlyEZquk 👉Read the blog:&...

With gait analysis being our hot topic this month, we thought we should definitely chat to friend of NK Active, Jess Leitch. Jess has an amazing tale to share, that starts with her bringing her engineering and science background to running and going on to create the software that allows us to deliver 3D Gait Analysis... We urge you to enjoy this podcast as we delve into more information about...

Don't rush into gait analysis. You may not actually need it!   In episode 25 of our NK Active podcast, Charlotte and Nick breakdown exactly what gait analysis is, the difference between 2D & 3D and when you may actually need it.. 👉Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5q--4ugiLMg 👉Read the blog:  https://nkactive.co.uk/2022/10/14/gait-analysis-explained-understanding-it-what-is-it-do-...

Claire Maxted, aka Wild Ginger Running was at the front leading the way as trail running took off big time in the UK as the co founder of Trail Running Magazine. Trail races started popping up everywhere as people, runners, realised how much more fun it was getting muddy whilst running the trails. Fast forward to today and Claire is a creator, author, journalist and much more as she stil...

In the latest episode of the NK Active podcast we are talking about childrens footwear. One of the most common complaints we see in clinic for children presenting with heel pain is something known as Severs disease or calcaneus apophysitis. Shoe shops will tend to get really busy now as parents rush to get their children new shoes in readiness for the new school term. And with this rush to buy our...

We have, not one but two guests for the latest episode of the NK Active podcast. We welcome Ruth, an existing NK Active patient alongside renowned running coach Nick Anderson from Running with Us to discuss Ruth's return to running after an injury.   In late 2019 Ruth picked up a hamstring injury and unfortunately whilst everyone out there seemed to pick up running as an activity during lockd...

Compartment syndrome can be categorised into two broad spectrums known as chronic or acute and acute can be considered a limb threatening or life threatening injury. This is a buildup of pressure in the lower limb and this usually follows an incidence of trauma or sometimes surgery. In this episode Nick & Charlotte break down both types of compartment syndrome, the symptoms and treatments as w...

Well, do they?  Lets find out as we chat to Michael Doughty, the founder of Hylo Athletics and we chat all about why he started the company, and if these are the best eco friendly running trainers.. Hylo Athletics: https://hyloathletics.com 👉Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K7XNRW4RpuY 👉Read the blog: https://nkactive.co.uk/2022/07/18/do-hylo-athletics-make-the-best-eco-friendly-running-t...

So...are your feet in flip flops the best idea? Or should you be looking at other options? Summer has arrived! And yes, although it always seems like sunny summer days last for about a week here in the UK, it's still summer! In our latest episode of the NK Active podcast we are discussing all things related to summer footwear. There are hundreds of varieties of summer shoes and sandals out there,...

How does podiatry differ between the UK & USA?  For this weeks episode of the NK Active podcast we were very pleased to interview an international guest. Dr Emily Splichal practices functional podiatry in the United States. Functional podiatry looks at the body from an integrated perspective. The approach to podiatry in the US is slightly different to the way we approach it here in the UK...

What is the plantar plate? Why does it get injured? And some tip and tricks to fix it... This week the NK Active podcast is talking all about one of our favourite topics...plantar plate injuries!  The chances are that you most probably don't even know what the plantar plate is and the injuries associated with it, but it is most probably one of the most common conditions that we see here in cl...

In this weeks episode of the NK Active podcast, Nick is joined by Dave, our rehabilitation specialist here at NK Active. And we'll be talking all about getting holiday ready. So what do we mean by that? Well, if you think about it, if you're going to do a marathon, you will tend to train for it. If you're going on a skiing holiday, you tend to try and do some ski based exercises in the gym for a c...

To find out more about why you should consider a body health check here at the NK Active Clinic listen to this short podcast episode as Nick and Dave explain in more detail who it can benefit, why it might be the right thing for you and they also give some more detail about what the process entails.  And of Course, if you would like to book in with our team just hit the link and it will take...

In the latest episode of the NK Active podcast Nick is joined by Dave, one of the rehabilitation specialists here at NK Active, to discuss posture and whether there really is such a thing as having a "bad" posture. We've all heard the word posture, it's one of those words that's thrown around. Then when you try and define what it is? Well, it's how you hold yourself, it's where your spine is, it's...

Working feet was the theme of this years foot health week, a national campaign led by the Royal College of Podiatry with a focus on getting people to think more about their feet and how to look after them. In this weeks episode of the NK Active podcast Nick is joined by fellow podiatrist and colleague Jonathon Small as they discuss at length the impact of the working environment on our feet and so...

Did you know that this week is Foot Health week 2022? And this year the Royal College of Podiatry is focusing particularly on you and your feet in the workplace and the problems that can arise from spending long periods of time on your feet. However, we thought we'd focus on another problem that can arise from spending long periods of time on your feet, ingrowing toenail causes and when to seek he...

Welcome to episode 20. Our 2nd podcast with the new 20min format We have had Katy a 2nd year Podiatry student from the university of Southampton who has been on placement for 6 weeks. This months episode we discuss Katy's journey to Podiatry  Her previous life as a professional dancer  Katy's journey around having and recovering from a ACL injury What is it like been on placement at NK A...

We are back after a bit of a break!!! We have had a few months off, just been super busy and like everyone out there fitting the effects of the omicron wave. So, we are at episode 19! We thought it was time for a bit of a change up. The NK Active Podcast will just be audio only, still on the same platforms as before. Also each episode will be 20min maximum, If the episode is over 20min it will jus...