The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Walking Boots for Foot Health
With the crisp autumn air and golden landscapes beckoning, now is the perfect time to enjoy health-boosting walks in the great outdoors. But before you head out, it’s essential to ensure your walking boots provide the support, protection, and comfort your feet...
Can a Podiatrist Help with Foot Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect any part of the body, but it’s common on the feet and toenails. This skin disorder causes an unusually fast buildup of skin cells, leading to thick, painful patches called plaques. For those with foot...
Essential Footcare for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often unpredictable condition affecting the central nervous system (spinal cord) and the brain. Related issues can arise anywhere in the body, but legs and feet are often affected. Symptoms vary from one person to the next, but...
How Your Feet Change as You Get Older
As you age, you might notice several changes in your feet. Perhaps you’ve heard the saying that feet get bigger as you grow older. Is that true? In a way, yes – your feet do tend to broaden and lengthen with age, but this isn’t the result of growth....
How Fashionable Flat Shoes Can Damage Your Feet
Flat shoes have become a popular fashion choice, and many people turn to them for their comfort and practicality, especially after years of wearing high heels. With a wide range of options available, from ballet flats to loafers and flip-flops, it’s easy to assume...
Can Swimming Cause Foot Problems?
Swimming is great for cardiovascular health, muscle strength, joint flexibility, circulation and mental wellbeing. However, swimming pools can be dangerous places for your feet, so here are some common foot problems to look out for. Fungal Toenail Infections Warm,...
Can You Avoid Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects your plantar fascia, a tough band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot from heel to toe. It acts as a shock absorber, and it supports the foot arch. Given its location, your plantar...
Custom-Made Orthotics Provide Unbeatable Foot Support
In the realm of podiatry, beyond standard care like nail trimming and hard skin removal, lies a highly specialised service: custom-made orthotics. For podiatrists, crafting prescription orthotics (also called orthotic insoles or foot orthoses) is one of the most...