For some reason this is a question I ponder over often. I see all sorts of feet through my clinic, some are well cared for and some are not! I do see a number of clients that due to advancing age, hip or back surgery, are physically not able to mind their feet. However this …
The hot weather brings its difficulties with looking after our feet, especially if you wear orthotics. It can be nearly impossible to find sandals or open footwear to fit your orthotics during this beautiful spell of good weather. I usually recommend that orthotics should be worn Monday to Friday 9-5, but the footwear that accommodate …
This week I’ve had a few conversations about ingrown toe nails. It is a nasty aliment when it occurs and can be very painful. Also due to the lovely environment inside a shoe they can become infected, especially when professional advice is not sought quickly. An ingrown toenail is a spike of nail that grows …
The nice weather is heading in and I for one am delighted that I can throw on my sandals. I love the feeling of the air at my feet but I always want my feet to look their best. Here are my tips for getting your feet looking and feeling great. Use a pumice …
It’s January and here I am wishing to talk about Fungal Toe Nails – nice topic to start off the year I know! The reason – it takes anywhere from 6 to 12 months for a big toe nail to grow out, therefore it takes that length to completely eradicate a fungal toe nail infection. …
Diabetes: The Impact on the Foot November 14th 2017 is World Diabetes Day, so I thought I’d write my first blog today. Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to process the energy it consumes correctly, resulting in a lack or insufficient amount of insulin. Insulin is the substance that allows sugar (glucose) …
Important information to maintain good foot health for patients with diabetes. Source: Foot Care information leaflets for patients with diabetes – Ireland’s Health Service
