When was the last time you checked the bottom of your feet? Our soles are often hidden away and forgotten about but as the foundation of our bodies we need to pay more attention to them. This blog will discuss flat feet: what they are, how they are caused and how you can identify whether you have them. Flat feet
Whether you’re going on winter walks in the snow, or just going about your everyday life in this cold and wet season, taking care of your feet is imperative. Staying warm when it’s cold outside can be a challenge. As the weather gets colder, small blood vessels temporarily close up and you might see a change in the colour of
Fungal foot infections (FFI) are the most common infections on the foot we see in our clinical practice. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also some fungi that live naturally in the human body. Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult
Avoid ingrowing toenails – An ingrown toenail happens when the edges or corners of the nail grow into the skin next to the nail and break the skin. It is a common condition, and it can be painful, causing swelling, redness, and sometimes infection. It usually affects the big toe, either on one or both sides of the toe. If
How to choose the right shoes for your children’s feet. It’s this time of the year when parents have to get school shoes for their children. Although many parents will follow the advice from trained shoe shop assistants, I always notice children who don’t wear the right shoes for their feet. So what parents should look out for when buying
So, what comes into your head when you think of a podiatry clinic? I asked some of my classmates at college what they know about podiatry and how they’d feel about having to attend a podiatry appointment. Many people told me that they wouldn’t see the point. They’d be scared or wouldn’t want to go because they think it would
Corns and calluses are areas of hard skin that develop due to excessive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the feet and can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. Podiatrists are trained to use sharp instruments in order to remove efficiently any corns and calluses from your feet. The process is pain free and will leave your skin
Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction Treatment for Damaged, Unsightly or Missing Toenails Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction – Many men and women suffer from unsightly toenails and are embarrassed about their feet. In order to hide them away, they often wear closed shoes, socks or paint over the damage to disguise it. This makes it worse in the process. In this article, we share
Flip-flops have gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. There are so many colours, metallic finishes, wedges, platforms and patterns available. For many of us flip-flops are “the” shoe of the summer and with them being relatively inexpensive, we can’t get enough of them! However, there are a lot of reasons why flip-flops can cause damage to
There are many tips on heel pain online, so how do these relate to you and your feet? Heel pain can be quite complex and it is not always due to plantar fasciitis. There are other structures around your heel that can become inflamed and cause discomfort. Your podiatrist will be able to assess your feet and give you advice