Amazing Facts for Patients of Podiatrists: A Podiatry Blog

Do your feet need medical attention? Look here for tip and ideas on how to maximise your care and minimise your pain.

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Amazing Facts for Patients of Podiatrists: A Podiatry Blog

Having feet that need medical attention is not that fun, but fortunately, there are ways that you can maximise your care and minimise your pain. Welcome to my blog. My name is Katrina, and I have been seeing a podiatrist for issues related to my diabetes for years. Now, I want to take my experiences and my research and help others. This blog, I thought, would be the perfect place to start. If you want tips or ideas, look around, and if you like what you find, please share my posts with others, especially your friends who have feet issues.

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Making Your Feet Tougher for Running

30 May 2019
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Whether you're a seasoned runner or you're just getting started, there's a strong chance that you dread blisters. Rather than succumb to them, you can try ways to make your feet tougher. From banishing shoes while indoors to avoiding pedicures, a few lifestyle changes go a long way. Spend some time going barefoot When your feet spend too much time inside shoes or slippers, the moisture they encounter makes them soft. Read More …

Learn About Flexible Flatfoot Among Children

4 November 2018
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The first five years are very important for your child. During this period, the child undergoes both cognitive and physiological development that will affect their body for the rest of their life. The feet also develop during this period. Normally, the lower side of the foot should develop with one anterior traverse and two longitudinal arches.  The arches emerge as slight curves on the sole. They give a spring-like effect to the feet, enabling them to absorb and handle the body's weight more effectively. Read More …

Top Reasons to See a Podiatrist

20 February 2018
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If you've ever experienced pain in your feet or ankles, you may have consulted a podiatrist. Podiatrists are able to diagnose and treat a wide range of problems associated with the lower legs, ankles and feet, whether they are due to serious medical conditions such as diabetes or arthritis, or more mundane causes like sports injuries or issues caused by unsupportive shoes. You'll find these professionals hard at work treating people from the full gamut of professions, hobbies and states of health, from athletes to people with chronic illnesses. Read More …

Podistrist: 3 Common Foot Problems

8 July 2016
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You may not pay much attention to your feet until they become sore and start to hurt. It is then that you might start to wonder about the different problems which can affect your feet. Below is a guide to common problems and how they can be best treated. Athlete's foot Athlete's foot is a rash that appears between your toes. It is caused when bacteria grow on the moisture which collects there. Read More …

Tips for Reducing Foot and Ankle Pain From Arthritis

19 April 2016
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When you have arthritis, you deal with inflammation and discomfort among many different joints, including your feet and ankles. While it can be difficult dealing with the daily effects of this physical condition, there are also ways to help with arthritis of the feet or ankle joints. Here are some tips for taking good care of your feet and helping to avoid pain from your arthritis. Wear the Right Shoes Read More …