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  1. MissB
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    Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp v1.5; Dublin; May 2 & 3

    Hi Craig, Still awaiting my CPD certificate from the Bootcamp I attended in Manchester last year...I have sent you a few messages about...
    Post by: MissB, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Fungal Nail Infection?

    Hi zsuzanna, There are a number of causes. A picture and detailed patient history would be beneficial. My advice would be for you to go through...
    Post by: MissB, Nov 11, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. MissB
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    Falling caused by instability?

    I would request an ultrasound scan to assess the deltoid ligament, spring ligament and tib post. What was the anterior draw test result? This will...
    Post by: MissB, Oct 25, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. MissB
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    Channel 4 Health freaks TV Show 21/10/2013

    Ha ha, I remember being slated last year for mentioning that I sometimes recommended duct tape as a treatment for plantar warts ( thanks guys!!)....
    Post by: MissB, Oct 22, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. MissB
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    Valgus of the foot

    I am confused by your post. What are you using the wet foot print test for? It is not an accurate indicator of foot function. I'm Assuming you are...
    Post by: MissB, Oct 20, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Help In G.P Letter writing

    I don't think you're a fool :-) you asked a question, and the answers allowed you to see the holes in your practice when treating this patient...
    Post by: MissB, Oct 18, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Help In G.P Letter writing

    KDfootsteps, PLEASE PLEASE GET YOURSELF ON A DIABETES COURSE!! What benefit would a Doppler be to you at this stage in your career if you are...
    Post by: MissB, Oct 18, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  8. MissB
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    Differential diagnosis to Plantar Fascittis

    Hi, Plantar fasciitis/fasciosis is indeed a common heel pathology, but it's not the only one. Admin2 has provided a number of differential...
    Post by: MissB, Oct 17, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Help In G.P Letter writing

    Remember, that as a podiatrist you are there to provide advice, treatment and education on all foot pathologies. Part of that means knowing when...
    Post by: MissB, Oct 17, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  10. MissB
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    Hydrocolloid dressings and verrucae

    Hi Steve, As a new graduate I have only had a few instances where a patient didn’t want needling. This was because they were needle phobic....
    Post by: MissB, May 29, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Hydrocolloid dressings and verrucae

    PS. I'd like to add that I DON'T choose the duct tape method above all other treatments for VP, not at all. I only suggest duct tape if other...
    Post by: MissB, May 28, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Hydrocolloid dressings and verrucae

    Sorry for keeping you all waiting. I've just come back from Egypt! Yes i had a lovely time :-) You guys have all given me something to think...
    Post by: MissB, May 28, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. MissB
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    Neuropathic patient with ulcer - anymore I could do?

    Thanks Burke, I know that the wound should be probed, X rayed, and that offloading is needed… but I’m in a private clinic and we don’t have the...
    Post by: MissB, May 17, 2012 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Neuropathic patient with ulcer - anymore I could do?

    Hi Mark, Obtaining a history was difficult – due to the language barrier and the daughter’s lack of knowledge about her mother’s...
    Post by: MissB, May 17, 2012 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Neuropathic patient with ulcer - anymore I could do?

    Hey everyone, I’m in private practice and newly qualified. A lady who did not speak English attended yesterday evening with her daughter. She was...
    Thread by: MissB, May 17, 2012, 32 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Band 5 podiatrist query

    Hi Katherine, You need to have a look at the Knowledge and Skills Framework. It outlines the knowlege and skills required for each band....
    Post by: MissB, May 16, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
  17. MissB
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    How to progress in biomechanics

    Thanks guys :-)
    Post by: MissB, May 16, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. MissB
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    Hydrocolloid dressings and verrucae

    Hi all, Just wondered if anyone has had any success treating verrucae with a hydrocolloid dressing such as granuflex? Would the affect be the...
    Thread by: MissB, May 15, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    The minimum a podiatrist should work for?

    Sorry for my late response, but I've been having problems replying to messages due to the screen being 'unavailable'. Anyone else had this...
    Post by: MissB, May 15, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
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    The minimum a podiatrist should work for?

    I don’t quite know how to take some of your comments. But I do feel slightly worse! Perhaps I should get a paper round…
    Post by: MissB, May 3, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
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    The minimum a podiatrist should work for?

    Hello all, I've been doing some searching but can't seem to find an answer to the following question: is there a minimum amount that a...
    Thread by: MissB, May 3, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
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    Visual tasks of a podiatrist - a questionnaire

    I don’t wear special glasses when inspecting feet – I use the magnifier on the light for close up work. In clinic…Bright! Ceiling lights and...
    Post by: MissB, May 3, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Singapore

    Hi Alicia, I don't know how the state of healthcare in Singapore differs from Australia (I'm in the UK), but my understanding is that Singapore...
    Post by: MissB, May 3, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    How to progress in biomechanics

    Lorcan: I am In Manchester, UK. Simon: Thank you for the pictorial diagram. Just what I needed to help give me some clarity. E Fuller: Thank...
    Post by: MissB, May 2, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Leonardo Da Vinci: The Anatomist

    I have a BA in art history, which I got prior to my podiatry BSc. People often say it's quite a leap. I always point them in the direction of Da...
    Post by: MissB, May 1, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Use of single use instruments

    Totally agree. Single use instruments are RUBBISH. My biggest bugbear was blades not fitting on scalpel handles. It's a miracle I still have all...
    Post by: MissB, May 1, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    How Far Have We Come in Podiatric Biomechanics?

    I know this is an old thread but I Just wanted to add...I'm not what you would call a 'mature' podiatrist, in fact, I wasn't even born in 1983!...
    Post by: MissB, May 1, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    How to progress in biomechanics

    Hello everyone I graduated last year, so yes I am a podiatry baby! I’m REALLY passionate about biomechanics and it’s definitely the area I want...
    Thread by: MissB, May 1, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Things you never want to hear from podiatry patients

    I hate it when patients say... 1. In response to me asking if they're taking any medication, "nothing you need to know about". 2. "What on earth...
    Post by: MissB, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
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    Do physiotherapists understand podiatry? Frustrated.

    Thank you for your response Ian. I too have wondered why some manual therapy techniques are not taught on the undergraduate programme, so I can...
    Post by: MissB, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Do physiotherapists understand podiatry? Frustrated.

    I agree with you 100% Ken, I think that together physiotherapists and podiatrists make a great team, and we both have a lot to learn from each...
    Post by: MissB, Apr 23, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Do physiotherapists understand podiatry? Frustrated.

    Hello all, I am new to the forum as a member, however I have been reading your interesting and informative posts for a while. This really is a...
    Thread by: MissB, Apr 23, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Hello

    Would just like to say hello to all the members of Podiatry Arena. I am indeed a 'newby', but I've been an avid reader for a couple of years. Yes...
    Thread by: MissB, Apr 23, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Introductions
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