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…
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…
The curse of the corn plaster! Have you had a very painful corn and used a corn plaster from the chemist? Has it made your toe soggy, blistering and made it worse? What are Corn plasters? A corn plaster is…
Orthotics An orthotic is a device which is inserted into a shoe. The aim is to correct either an abnormal or irregular walking pattern which is achieved by a minimal alteration to the angles of the knees, hip, foot and…
This month we are delighted to introduce you to one of our lovely clients, Nicola Rudic. Nicola is a Reiki Master and will be offering treatments at Kenilworth Footcare monthly,on a Saturday morning. Nicola explains: ‘Reiki is a form of…
As the warmer weather encourages more of people out to run, jog and walk, it’s important to take measures to prevent injury so you can get the most from your exercise. Remember, there are two fundamental principles to increasing fitness:…
Itchy, sore, split skin between the toes? Most people would instantly recognise these symptoms as Athlete’s foot, or to give it its medical term – Tinea Pedis. This common condition, can affect anyone. It particularly affects less sporty people, including…
Guest blog by Julieann Parker of Pilates by Ju I have been teaching Pilates for a few years now and one thing is certain: everyone is an individual and everyone has their own skeletal/muscular patterns which are unique to them. The body…
As podiatrists, we often have clients present to us reporting that they have ‘flat feet’ or ‘fallen arches’. ‘Flat feet’ are often cited as an underlying factor in a whole host of problems, from back pain, to knee pain and…
Thank you to all our patients who visited us in 2017 and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Welcome to our December News Update. This month’s summary: Check out our Christmas Opening Times View our Christmas Message Help us…