One of the most obvious necessities for a child is, of course, appropriate footwear. Yet the problem for many parents is, they haven’t got the first idea about choosing healthy, comfortable shoes for their children. In this article, we present you with a quick and easy guide to choosing the appropriate footwear for your little …
Corns and verrucas are both prevalent podiatry conditions. However, many people get the two things muddled up and therefore, they are often treated wrongly at home. Here, we look at the key differences between corns and verrucas. Corns A corn is an area of hard, cone-shaped skin often found at a place of pressure …
What is Clubfoot? Talipes, or clubfoot as otherwise known, is a common lower limb condition a baby is born with. It starts when the baby is forming in the womb and can affect either or both feet, causing them to turn inwards. The first signs of clubfoot are sometimes detected using a scan in the …
What is an ingrown toenail, and what are the symptoms? An ingrown toenail is an inconvenient and potentially very painful toe ailment. It occurs when a piece of toenail enters the skin of the toe. The symptoms of an ingrown toenail include pain in the toe and around the nail, swelling and redness, and in …
There are many benefits to running. It is undoubtedly fantastic for your health and fitness and can help ease stress. However, foot injuries are common for runners. Overuse of the feet and the pressure that running puts on them means every runner will probably suffer a foot injury at some point. Here we look at …
Syndactyly of the foot, otherwise known as webbed toes, is a condition in which a child is born with two or more toes that are not entirely separated. The toes may be totally fused together or just partially fused. This creates an unusual webbed toe appearance which can impair mobility. Types of syndactyly It is …
Good circulation is a vital part of your overall health. Sufficient blood flow enables your body to work efficiently, maintain a healthy temperature, fight illness and injury and cope with impact. Your legs and feet are the furthest away from your heart, making them the most challenging areas to pump blood to and from. If …
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Are you dealing with cracked heels? This condition is often quite painful, and it makes getting around harder than it needs to be. However, you don’t have to put up with it. There are lots you can do to help lessen cracked heels, and stop them from happening in the first place. Here’s what you …
Smelly feet – a common issue for many households, and something that no one enjoys! Even the owner of smelly feet is troubled by this problem and may feel embarrassed. Several factors and conditions can cause smelly feet. However, the majority are related to sweat and bacteria. Bromodis The medical term for smelly feet is …
A stiff big toe seems like a minor ailment and is something you may be tempted to ignore. It’s easy to assume the issue will soon get better on its own. However, some people find that this foot problem doesn’t go away. The stiffness persists and gets progressively worse. If you’re really struggling to move …
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