How to navigate the confusing world of foot orthotics It is not uncommon for a new patient to arrive with a bag full of various insoles they have purchased from the local pharmacy or from the internet. The results will…
… and although we don’t come across chilblains quite so often these days, they can and do cause misery to those that are afflicted. Chilblains form when our extremities are exposed to extremes of temperature – from the cold, damp…
Whilst wellies are great at keeping your feet dry, they don’t do your feet many favours in other respects. Firstly, most wellies offer virtually no support. If you are walking for a couple of miles in wellies, walking your dog…
Slippers – what to watch out for when buying Christmas presents Novelty slippers might make a great Christmas gift, but whilst they might keep your toes toasty, they don’t give a lot of support to your feet and can be…
Foot Mobilisation Therapy- how it can help stiff joints move more freely Many people find their joints get stiffer as they age. The expression ‘use it or lose it’ certainly applies here – if a joint becomes stiff and you…
Psoriasis: How it can affect the feet Most people know of psoriasis as a skin condition which can occur anywhere on the body, including the feet. It is an immune condition whereby the skin cell production rate speeds up –…
Although it is a headache, school shoes are probably the most important piece of uniform to get right. The bones in the feet of children don’t fully develop until the age of 18. At birth, the foot contains 22…
Summer Foot Health – part 2 Athlete’s foot – the basics Athletes’ foot is a fungal infection that is mainly a result of a moist, damp, humid environment in which fungi likes to grow. The particular fungi that causes athlete’s…
Summer Foot Health Problems – part 1 We are lucky enough to have had some gorgeous weather whilst we have been in lockdown. This has resulted in people wearing flip flops and sandals much earlier than normal. And because we…
Should I use a callus blade to get rid of my hard skin? This was a question emailed to me by a client over the weekend. Never having had to use one myself I googled them to have a look.…