DIY Relief from Painful Corns
It is always advisable to seek treatment from a Podiatrist for painful corns. If you are unable to make an immediate appointment our handy hints will help to relieve the pain until you can seek professional treatment.
Foot Health for Runners
Podiatrist Tony Gavin discusses the impact that running can have on your feet and treatment options for common foot problems.
Advice on wearing safety boots and work boots
Working feet can be exposed to many dangers. Our Podiatrist discusses what to look for when choosing a safety or work boot.
Why see a Podiatrist for a Gait Analysis?
A Gait Analysis can be carried out in running stores and also with a Podiatrist. Our Podiatrist discusses the reasons why a Gait Analysis should be carried out by a Podiatrist.
How do you train to be a Podiatrist?
With Podiatry proving to be an increasingly popular career choice for school leavers and mature students, our Podiatrist has put together some information on how you can train to be a Podiatrist.
Shoe lacing for problem feet
The way that you lace up your shoes can have a big impact on how your shoe feels and how it fits to your foot. Podiatrist Tony Gavin has created a guide on the different ways to tie your shoes for your specific foot condition.
How are Custom Orthotics made?
Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to treat a variety of biomechanical foot disorders. Podiatrist Tony Gavin explains how custom orthotics are manufactured.
Foot pain is not normal
If you experience pain or discomfort in your feet you need to take action. Foot pain is not normal and pain is the body's way of telling you that something is not quite right.
High heels are not an everyday shoe
Whilst we advise against wearing very high heels we do recommend that women wear a shoe with a heel of no more than one to two inches.
How nutrition can affect your feet
Did you know that your diet can not only affect your weight - it can also affect the way that your feet feel?
How to prevent foot blisters
As blisters are a result of friction there are a number of simple techniques that can prevent your walking, running or social activity being ruined by a blister
What is Best for Baby's Feet?
The main message is to ensure that any shoes placed on baby's feet leave plenty of room for those growing feet and make sure that this is checked every time they are put on.
The Ideal Children's Shoe
There are several features to a shoe that should be considered before buying for a child. These features are important to all of us but are much more important for the developing foot.
New Fish Pedicure
Our Podiatrist Tony Gavin was recently contacted by the Tameside Advertiser to ask for his opinion on the new fish pedicure 'Happy Feet'.
Diabetes - Why are my feet at risk?
Diabetes is a condition which is affecting a growing number of the population. Most people understand that diabetes has an effect on blood glucose, but fewer understand the implications for feet.
Ingrown Toenail Pain? There is a Cure
Ingrown Toenails can be very painful and can affect your everyday activites. Our Podiatrist can treat ingrown toenails to ensure that you are pain free.
Diabetes - Do you know how to care for your feet?
Diabetics have an increased risk of complications with their foot health.It is important that on a daily basis the feet are checked visually at least.
Verruca? What can you do?
Verrucae are a common complaint amongst children and adults. Our Podiatrist Tony Gavin treats verrucae every day. Here he offers some sound advice.
What is Gait Analysis and How Could it Help Me?
Gait analysis is the study of how we walk. We all have a pattern of walk which is unique to us. Many of us suffer from pain in our feet, ankles, knees or hips which can be caused by the way that we walk.
Diabetes and what it means for your feet
Diabetes can lead to a number of complications, which can include problems with your feet. Problems with feet can lead to reduced mobility, which can lead to further health problems.
Painful Corns? Walk On Air Again
You may well be suffering with foot pain due to corns (heloma durum) on the soles of the feet. They can feel like you are walking on pebbles, and make every pair of shoes you own uncomfortable.
Party Season Shoe Tips
When the festive season approaches, and invites start to arrive, new shoes are usually not too far from many peoples thoughts. We have all bought new shoes which look fabulous, but after wearing them our feet feel anything but fabulous.
