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How Much Damage Do Pointed Shoes Really Cause?
Since the 1950s, pointed shoes have been a fashion statement. Whether they’re skyscraper stilettos or sensible flats, shoes with pointed toes can be big trouble. Alongside other forms of footwear including ultra-high heels and flip-flops, WebMD classes pointed shoes...
Foot Health Care for Babies
When a child is born, it has only 22 partially developed bones in its feet: baby’s feet are a mass of cartilage, which develop as they grow until their late teens, when they have 26 fully developed adult bones. With so much physical development taking place in our...
What Are Prescription Orthotics and How Can They Help?
At Feet By Pody, we make, fit and review prescription orthotics for our patients. You might be aware that orthotic inserts can help reduce pain and discomfort for people suffering from a variety of problems. But what are they, and how do they actually work? Here’s our...
Do Home Cracked Heel Treatments Really Work?
Having dry, unsightly, cracked heels is a problem many of us will face at some point. Left untreated, cracks can become deep, painful and can even bleed, leading to major discomfort and the possibility of infection if left untreated. A national study in America...
Keeping Your Feet Healthy Throughout Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of great physical change. While you may notice slight changes in your skin and hair condition along with the more obvious changes to your body, should there be any changes to your feet? Here’s our guide to what to look for and how to keep your feet...
Pedicures: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
While having your toenails painted in a rainbow of bright colours can be a popular choice during the warmer months to show off in your flip-flops, what are the health benefits – and risks – of getting a pedicure? The Good: Benefits of a Pedicure While many health...
What Is Dry Needling and How Can It Help?
Our specialist London podiatrists diagnose a range of foot injuries and conditions that require treatment by dry needling. But what is dry needling and when might it be the right course of treatment for you? Here’s everything you need to know. What Is Dry Needling?...
Successfully Treating Painful Heel Spurs
They might sound as if they belong on a pair of cowboy boots, but heel spurs are actually a painful and potentially debilitating foot condition. If calcium deposits accumulate on the heel bone, they may develop into pointy or hook-shaped growths, which are often...
Protecting Your Feet during Sandal Season
The sun is shining and temperatures are high: two clear indications that sandal season is here! Across the country people are kicking off their covered-in shoes and slipping on snazzy summer footwear instead. The problem is that many sandals, particularly those with...
How to Keep Your Feet Cool in a Heatwave
The UK heatwave shows no sign of coming to an end, especially in our sweltering cities,with the Evening Standard recording temperatures as high as 35.4°C on the London Underground. While feet often feel a bit uncomfortable during the summer, some people find...
What to Expect from Ingrown Toenail Surgery
If one of your nails presses on or pierces your toe, it’s becoming ingrown. The problem, which usually affects the big toe, will only get worse without the help of a foot specialist. In many cases, conservative podiatry treatments are sufficient to relieve the...
10 Essential Items for Your Home Foot Care Kit
To keep your feet as healthy as possible in between regular podiatry check-ups, it’s important to establish an effective foot care routine. Don’t worry – we don’t mean anything overly complicated or time-consuming, just simple, worthwhile foot care tasks. With that in...
