There is now a wealth of health related advice online. Some of it is excellent, some not. Below are the links some relevant expert bodies whose advice we pay attention to:
General health advice
The NHS website is full of information on just about every medical condition
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pages/hub.aspx
Physiotherapy advice leaflets
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has produced a series of information leaflets that you can download from their website to give you information regarding self- treatment and exercises for some of the common pains and injuries. They are well worth looking at. They cover foot pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow and back pain.
www.csp.org.uk/publications/exercise-advice-leaflets
Podiatry for foot issues
The professional body for podiatrists have information regarding all sorts of foot problems.
www.scpod.org
Dieticians for diet and healthy eating advice
The professional body for dieticians has a lot of information that the public can access on their website.
www.bda.uk.com
Orthotics for splints and footwear advice
Contact details and information regarding services provided by orthotists is provided on their website.
www.bapo.com
The Health Care Professions Council
You can go onto this website to check that any healthcare professional you are considering treating you is registered with them.
www.hpc-uk.org