When wearing new orthotics, especially if it is your first ever pair, a common complaint is the pain that they can cause. But why does something designed to help you recover make them sore in the first place? Our feet all work in a unique and individual way. When we wear orthotics we are asking […]
Monthly Archives: December 2021
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Recurrent ingrown toenails can be a painful and frustrating ailment. In cases where the sides of our nails have started to curl, cutting it short can only provide so much relief. It is cases like these where podiatry intervention can help. The most common procedure for permanently removing an ingrown toenail is a partial nail […]
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When using orthotics the goal is to offload pressure and move the force that occurs between our feet and the ground. When walking, standing and running pressure is spread between the ball of our foot and the heel. This can cause issues when either of these spots are injured or painful. Orthotics work to offload […]
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Why is it that some of us have hard and painful skin on our feet whilst others have soft and smooth skin? Why is it that some of us are prone to painful corns that feel like pebbles attached to the soles of our feet whilst others have never had a corn in their life? […]
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Blisters can be frustrating to deal with, especially if you are trying to walk or exercise more regularly. Here are some tips to prevent them forming in the first place: Use shoes that fit properly. Shoes that are too loose or tight increase friction which is a major cause of blisters. Use specific running socks. […]
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One of the regular questions we are asked about orthotics is about how they feel in different shoes. In some pairs they feel great and support the feet in the best way whilst in others they feel less supportive, or the support doesn’t feel like it’s sitting in the right spot. But how does this […]
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The most common cause of itchy feet is Athlete’s Foot or Tinea Pedis, a form of fungal infection that affects the skin of our feet. The fungus thrives in moist, warm environments (like our shoes and socks) and are commonly passed in settings like pool changing rooms or other places people are barefoot. Tinea most […]