Foot Care

As children's feet develop it is essential to ensure the correct sized shoe is worn. This is best achieved by getting their feet measured by a trained person who will meausre both length and width. ...

Suffering from smelly feet (bromohydrosis) can be a very embarrassing and social isolating problem. There are a great many glands in the feet that secrete fluid containing water and salt; when ...

Many people find the pleasure of holidays and flying can be greatly reduced because of problems with their feet and ankles whilst flying. Swelling, discomfort and sweating can all cause problems for ...

Developing a good footr care routine should be a part of everyone's life and can help to prevetn many ailments from occurring. Hygiene and prevention are key to keeping our feet in good health and ...

Most people who undertake a lot of sports will be more at risk of developing problems with their feet due to the added pressures and risks put on them. Some of these conditions are very minor and ...

Occasionally in the presence of injury, deformity or other anatomical disorder, it may be necessary for the person to undergo surgery of the foot. This may be performed as an in-patient, day ...

Insoles and orthotics are pieces of equipment aimed at releiving the pain the and discomfort of several foot and ankle conditions, particularly long term problems. They can be bought in a variety of ...

Pedicures can be a very useful way of relaxing and looking after the feet at the same time. A pedicurist can help alleviate problems caused by hard skin, poor nail care, calluses and corns along with ...

Chiropody, or more modernly called podiatry, is a branch of medicine that concerns the health of the foot. Chiropodists are trained professionals that can examine, assess, diagnose, treat and refer ...

A pregnant woman will experience major changes throughout her body and the feet are no exception. Changes in weight, posture, balance and shape can all contribute to variations from the norm ...

A source of great embarrassment and discomfort for many people, cracked heels are among the most common of minor complaints of the feet. Causes of Cracked Heels A crack, otherwise known as a ...

Hard skin is a very common occurrence on the foot and is present in almost all adults. It doesn’t often cause pain more slight discomfort, but can appear unsightly and make feet seem unkempt and can ...

Reflexology is a therapy that has been practiced for many years. It aims to increase blood circulation, encourage the release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) and to stimulate nerves ...