272013May

Every Foot is Different!

The foot is a complicated structure that provides a stable base to hold us upright and help us move. It is one of the most neglected parts of our body, and no two feet are the same!

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132012Jun

Heel Pain

The heel is designed as a shock absorber when walking and running and takes 0ne and a quarter times your body weight when walking and can increase to two and three quarter times your body weight when running.

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262011Jun

Arthritis and your feet!

Knees and feet are particularly prone to arthritis and The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is urging people to be vigilant about pain in these areas to help aid detection and improve quality of life and treatment

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312011May

Treating cracked heels

Cracked heels can be extremely painful and occur where the skin has become dry or has experienced excessive pressure. To prevent this moisturise use a hard skin file when dry. If the problem worsens see a podiatrist as some severe cases can require strapping of the cracks in order to allow the feet to heal….

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312011May

What are bunions

A bunion is a condition where the big toe is angled excessively towards the second toe and a bony prominence develops on the side of the big toe. Contrary to popular belief, bunions are not solely caused by shoes. They are caused by a defective mechanical structure of the foot which is genetic, although footwear…

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312011May

What are ingrowing toenails

Ingrowing toenails pierce the flesh of the toe and can be extremely painful and lead to further infection. They most commonly affect the big toenail but can affect other toes too. To reduce risk use nail cutters and cut nails straight across and don’t cut too low at the edge or down the side. If…

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312011May

Fungal infections in feet

Fungal infections such as athletes foot can lead to intense itching and cracked, blistered or peeling areas of the skin. If left untreated it can spread to the toenails causing thickening and yellowing of the nail. Fungal infections are highly contagious so avoid handling and do not use the same towel for your feet as…

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312011May

What are corns and callous

Corns and calluses occur as a result of pressure on the foot. Corns appear over a bony prominence such as a joint, and a callus usually occurs on the sole of the foot. Do not cut corns yourself and don’t use corn plasters or paints which can burn the healthy tissue around the corns. Commercially…

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