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  1. Deborah Ferguson
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    Do people do nail surgery single handed?

    Hi All I only book my nail surgery patients on a saturday morning when there is another practitioner in clinic ( I share with a chiropractor)....
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Mar 16, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Do You Still Use Burs?

    Hi All A colleague of mine ( for her dissertation) carried out a small study into the spread of dust ( substituting nail dust for chalk dust )...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Nov 8, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. Deborah Ferguson
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    How would 'Water Memory' change our approach to medicine?

    Hi And I suppose if all the water on earth has always been there since the beginning of time going round and round in a cycle then it must have...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Oct 17, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Povidone Iodine dry powder spray

    Hi Spoke to my local pharmacist today. He didn't know the reason for the problem but checked his data sheets. There appears to be a supply...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Aug 17, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Povidone Iodine dry powder spray

    Hi Again Betadine skin prep isn't available from my usual supplier but is available from Amazon ! Confused Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Povidone Iodine dry powder spray

    Hi Yes I've noticed liquid betadine pre-operative skin prep no longer seems to be available either. Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  7. Deborah Ferguson
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    Tendo-Achilles stretching/ Tailors Bunion

    D'oh I can see that now Many Thanks all D
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, May 12, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. Deborah Ferguson
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    Tendo-Achilles stretching/ Tailors Bunion

    Thanks for the replies. I have seen AT stretching recommended several times but have struggled to understand why. If anyone can shed any...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, May 12, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Deborah Ferguson
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    Tendo-Achilles stretching/ Tailors Bunion

    Hi All I would be grateful if someone could explain the rationale behind Tendo-Achilles stretching exercises in the non-surgical...
    Thread by: Deborah Ferguson, May 11, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Deborah Ferguson
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    Adverse effects of homeopathy

    Hi Stanley Think I've been mistakenly elevated - it's Deborah not Doctor Cheers
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Feb 21, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. Deborah Ferguson
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    Adverse effects of homeopathy

    Hi I've heard of people using homeopathic preparations for malaria prophylaxis ( on the advice of a homeopath !!) rather than conventional...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Feb 21, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  12. Deborah Ferguson
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    Podiatrists with neck and back pain

    Sorry - writing out reference in a hurry Thank you Craig Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 19, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. Deborah Ferguson
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    Podiatrists with neck and back pain

    Hi Leah The Health and Safety executive have published material - Musculoskeletal Disorders in Podiatry and Chiropody Professionals....
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. Deborah Ferguson
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    Free online resource (including anatomy imagery)

    Hi All Student BMJ is another great learning resource and podiatrists are able to register. Look under the sub title BMJ learning on the website...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Deborah Ferguson
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    3d scanner on iphone

    Hi Seems to only be compatible with i phone 4. Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. Deborah Ferguson
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    Fainter.... advice

    Hi Make sure they have a wee before starting the procedure. Had a patient recently who had a very similar episode and had an unfortunate accident...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jun 25, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  17. Deborah Ferguson
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    Past ruptured achilles tendon

    Hi Steve I was 40ish when I ruptured the AT. Generally fit and active , although not super fit. My physio consisted of twice weekly hydrotherapy...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Past ruptured achilles tendon

    Hi Interestingly though I had the same injury several years ago and after several months of intensive physiotherapy and exercises post...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jun 15, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  19. Deborah Ferguson
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    TO PUT CREAM...OR NOT TO PUT CREAM ?!

    Hi All I have acquired two new patients this week who were unhappy because their `regulated podiatrist ` didn't apply cream after their...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, May 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  20. Deborah Ferguson
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    How they really found Osama Bin Ladin

    Hi All Interesting posts but for my two pen'th worth I think it is too easy to blame all the world's ills on the West and it's policies although...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, May 12, 2011 in forum: Break Room
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    pressue sore prevention

    Hi I sometimes come across this problem. There are lots of pressure relieving products on the market including mattresses and booties etc. Any...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Apr 4, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. Deborah Ferguson
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    How do we tell them that they are fat???

    Hi As an aside - what are twinkies ? Cheers Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Deborah Ferguson
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    Applied kinesiology Test protocol

    Thanks. Let me know if you're able Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. Deborah Ferguson
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    Applied kinesiology Test protocol

    Hi Rob Sounds very interesting. When will this happen ? Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. Deborah Ferguson
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Hi Ted In one of your previous posts you mentioned AK as a type of neurological testing but it isn't really. Proper neuro...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Found this recent publication which, I think supports the view that AK isn't scientifically valid. Hass M, Cooperstein R,...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Did an internet search between doing the washing and cooking dinner - there's virtually nothing. Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Thanks Rob That gave me a laugh and a break from the weekend chores. I'm seeing the patient on monday and after assessment...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Yes that's what was described to me but I still don't understand what the test is trying to demonstrate ! Cheers Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  30. Deborah Ferguson
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Thanks I don't like to be overtly critical of other practitioners as I feel it's a bit unprofessional. I don't think the...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Re: chiropractor test Thanks - had a sneaking suspicion that might be the case but just wanted it verified. Deborah
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiology test

    Hi All A patient for whom I'd prescribed orthoses several years ago contacted me recently at the request of the chiropractor. The chiropractor...
    Thread by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 20, 2011, 51 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    "Podiatric medicine" vs "podiatry"

    Yeah...... give the guy a break. I thought the question straightforward and perfectly reasonable. Hope the reply doesn't put off others asking...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  34. Deborah Ferguson
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    Orthopedist attacks Podiatry

    Hi All Ben Goldacre makes a similar point somewhere on his` Bad Science` website and there does seem to be an increasing feeling that if...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. Deborah Ferguson
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    Crocs and Plantar Facsiitis

    Hi I also wear Crocs during my working day in the summer months and I like them because I can fit my orthoses into them perfectly which means...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. Deborah Ferguson
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    Preferred Method for Treating Verruca

    Hi All I have found ( anecdotally) that occlusive tape and gentle paring if required works really well in children. I know there is no evidence,...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    What is Subtalar Joint Axis and Rotational Equilibrium (SALRE) Theory?

    Kevin,David and Robert Thanks for the clear and concise explanation of SALRE. Sometimes my brain is awash with different theories and this...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. Deborah Ferguson
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    What do you recommend to clients for Athlete's Foot?

    Hi Looking at the time span photos ie. 3 weeks it doesn't seem to work any quicker than regular `Canestan`(clotrimazole) which is £2.99 a tube as...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Nov 17, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  39. Deborah Ferguson
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    Seen as pedicurist and not as podiatrist

    Thanks Robert I do sometimes wonder if the rise and rise of academic qualifications is inversely proportional to the standard of care. Cheers...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  40. Deborah Ferguson
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    Do all flat feet need orthotics?

    Hi All Does anyone know if there have been any studies carried out to assess the long term benefits or otherwise of foot orthoses in preventing...
    Post by: Deborah Ferguson, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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