2015

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

Bunions Are No Fun-yuns: Dealing with Bunion Pain

2 December 2015
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Bunions can affect your life in a multitude of ways. Surgery is the only ways to cure bunion pain, but it can take a while before you get to the top of the list for bunion surgery. Here are some of the options to deal with bunion pain until you can get proper treatment.  Bunion pads and comfortable shoes One of the easiest ways to temporarily relieve bunion pain is to limit friction on the bunion site. Read More …

Medical issues your podiatrist can diagnose before other doctors

30 July 2015
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You might think of podiatrists as being only able to diagnose foot specific issues, but podiatrists are also well placed to identify several other issues, which can often first become evident in the lower extremities. Diabetes Untreated diabetes can lead to amputation of lower limbs, so the podiatrist can be a vital part of your diabetes management regime. Early symptoms of diabetes include swelling of the feet and ankles, colour change in the skin on the feet, slow to heal wounds and numbness of the toes. Read More …

Top tips to help you care for your toddler’s feet

29 April 2015
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Feet are often overlooked in personal care regimes, but as they truly are a body's foundation, you must ensure that foot health is made a priority—for yourself and for your children. Taking care of your child's feet from an early age can help prevent the development of foot problems as they get older. Let's take a look at some top tips to help you care for your toddler's feet. Wearing shoes Read More …