We all know the importance of taking care of growing feet by making sure they are in shoes that fit properly, but is there anything else we could be doing? Babies… Babies feet are growing rapidly, just like they are, and they are a key part to how a baby explores the world. Make sure that feet are covered when it is cold, but avoid shoes before the baby is walking. Their feet grow so fast it is essential that we check socks aren’t too tight after every wash they have. Make sure the toes have plenty of room, and [...]

Problem Big Toenails Big toenails are probably the most common nail to suffer damage become thickened and unsightly. As podiatrists big toenail problems are one of the most common things that turn up in our clinics. Big toenails are more prone to many conditions because of the amount of force that runs through the big toe when we walk, run, or kick a football. If we drop something heavy in the kitchen or in the garden it usually seems to make its way to the big toe. Often, the big toe is the longest toe of the foot and as [...]