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Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendontis is an injury seen commonly in sports people as it results from continual or over use of the achilles tendon. It can recur very easily and takes a long time to heal in comparison to ...
Acupuncture for Feet
Although acupuncture is generally considered a complementary therapy that treats ailments of the whole body it can also be successfully used to improve specific problem areas. Stimulating acupoints on...
Adult Shoe Fitting Problems
Adult feet come in a large variety of shapes and sizes and the feet of most people do not come in a matching pair. This can cause many problems finding shoes that fit correctly, are comfortable and ke...
Anatomy of the Foot
The anatomy of the foot is a complicated combination of many structures. There are many bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves that contribute to the anatomy of the foot, all wor...
Anointing Oil for Feet
Considered a religious ceremony in many parts of the world anointing the feet with perfumed oils is also a modern day practice of blessing and protecting....
Arch Strain
Arch strain is a term used to describe pain, discomfort or burning sensations felt in the region between the ball of the big toe and the heel. It can be due to overuse, over stretching of the tissues ...
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthrits is a very common condition that occurs from wear and tear and with age. The two most common types of arthirits are osteoarthrits and rheumatoid arthritis, both occuring commonly in the foot a...
Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is a common complaint causing itching and burning of the feet. It is caused by the ringworm fungus and will usually need treating with an anti-fungal preparation....
Athlete's Foot: Natural Remedies
Combatting the problems of Athlete's Foot with natural remedies can provide a cost, and health, effective solution to this uncomfortable infection....
Baby Foot Casting
Casting a baby's foot in plaster, creates a uniquely personal sculpture and keepsake. Home casting keepsake kits also allow you to partake in the whole creation process....
Backpacker's Foot Facial
Feet that are constantly on the move become hot, sore and prone to painful blisters. Understanding the best ways of reducing the risk of developing painful feet will ensure hiking and backpacking trip...
Blisters
Blisters are fluid filled pouches that can occur due to friction burns, sunburn or chicken pox. They can be very painful and should not be popped if possible....
Bone Spurs
Bone spurs are additional growths of bony material that seem to occur more commonly around joints. They can cause pain and discomfort but can also be asymptomatic....
Bunions
Bunions occur as a result of the big toe joint becoming displaced forcing the long bone in one direction, and the toe in the other, usually into the next toe....
Burning Feet
Buring feet is a common condition experienced by many people. It is caused by a wide variety of reasons including allergies to detergents or fabric softeners, to diabetes or nerve damage within the fo...
Calluses
Calluses form as areas of the skin become thick and harden due to pressure or friction to the area.
They are often caused by poorly fitting footwear, or because of repetitive acitivity such as athlet...
Cavus Feet: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Cavus feet normally develop as a result of another underlying medical condition, and means that the foot has an abnormally high arch....
Chilblains and Feet
Chilblains occur as a result of exposure to cold weather. They appear as itcht red lumps and can become sore and inflammed. They are easily prevented by wearing suitable clothing and reducing exposure...
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Shoes
Enjoying the perfect wedding means choosing the perfect pair of wedding shoes. Choosing comfort and support over style will ensure your mind remains focused on the celebrations and not on painful feet...
Choosing the Right Dance Shoes
In order to enhance your dance performance it is important to wear the correct type of dance footwear. Specialist dance shoes not only provide support, flexibility and comfort but will also help your ...
Collapsed Arch in Foot: Could a Fall Have Caused it?
A painful foot arch can be caused by a number of reasons. Understanding the cause of the weakening of this supportive system will enable you to relieve pressure and reduce pain and discomfort....
Combating Foot Odour
Foot odour is a common problem and is most easily combatted by changing hygiene practices. It is caused by excessive production of or build-up of bacteria on the skin and around the nails....
Combating Sweaty Feet
Excessive sweating is not only uncomfortable but also embarrassing. Combating sweaty feet however, simply requires good hygiene practices and a change of socks and shoes....
Corns: the Causes and Treatments
Corns are areas of thickened skin occuring on the feet, usually on the top of the toes. They develop as the tissues experience friction and pressure, often from ill-fitting footwear....
Cosmetic Foot Surgery
Cosmetic surgery can be performed to correct foot deformities that restrict movement and flexibility, but also to enhance the general appearance of the feet....
Could the Sore on My Foot be a Fungal Infection?
Our feet are subjected to a lot of had work over the years so it is no surprise that they sometimes give us a few problems from time to time....
Coxsackievirus Infection: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Coxsackievirus Infection, or Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is a contagious infection that is characterised by flu-like symptoms and a red blister rash. Understanding how to prevent the spread of this d...
Establishing a Good Foot Care Routine
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 sho...
Feet and Flying
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 t...
Feet Facts
Often the subject of jokes and ridicule, feet are in fact quite interesting features of the human body. They exist to provide us with a stable base, allow for movement and balance and can sustain grea...
Five Steps to an Easy Pedicure
An easy pedicure does not have to cost a lot of money. Five simple steps is all it takes to ensure you have a salon perfect pedicure every time....
Flat Feet
Flat feet is a non-serious condition of the foot diagnosed when the normal arch of the foot that runs from the joint of the big toe to the heel of the foot is low or missing. It can be diagnosed in ch...
Foot Care After Surgery
As with all types of surgery after-care is an essential part of foot surgery. Without adequate care, support and recuperation correct healing and recovery becomes hindered. Following a post-operative ...
Foot Surgery
Those who suffer from foot problems will know how debilitating it can be. Foot surgery can be an option for helping to overcome or reduce many of the common problems seen involving the feet....
Foot Ulcers
Ulcers of the foot can occur because of a variety of reasons ranging from sores caused by ill-fitting footwear to very serious heart conditions. The ulcers will usually need treating by a trained prof...
Footcare and the Housebound
A sad fact of life is that there are many people suffering with foot complaints that could be treated but a lack of resources means that often these ailments are not tended to, and the person can beco...
Fractured Calcanium
The calcanium bone, also called the calcaneus is the large heel bone in the foot. It is susceptible to injury and is extremely painful when fractured....
Fungal Infections of the Foot and Toenail
Fungal infections can occur on the feet and toenail as a result of a fungal germ being permitted to grow and multiply on the skin or beneath the nail. Itching, redness, irritation and discolouration o...
General Foot Hygiene
Practising good foot hygiene can help to prevetn many of the most common foot complaints and can leave feet feeling fresh adn clean. It is also important in the managment of cross infection in the pre...
Guide to Children's Shoes
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. Al...
Hammer Toes
Hammer toes occur when there is a deformity of the toe joints, normally caused by ill-fitting footwear, flat feet, bunions or arthritis of the foot. They can lead to the development of corns and callu...
Heel Pain Explained
Heel pain may occur for a number of reasons ranging from a direct injury to the foot or because of a condition called plantar fasciitis. It is important to discover the reason for the pain so appropri...
High Heels: Do Gel Pads Work?
Women everywhere will understand how uncomfortable wearing high heels can be but now there is a way of alleviating some of the discomfort. Gel cushions are small and discreet devices that can be worn ...
How Can High Heels Affect Your Feet?
If you regularly wear high heels as a confidence boost, being aware of the potential foot problems you may develop will enable you to make the necessary adjustments....
How Can I Get Rid of my Corns?
Corns and calluses can cause a lot of pain and can be prevented and relieved using a few simple techniques or by visiting a podiatrist....
How Can I Relieve Stubborn Foot Odour?
Foot odour will probably affect all of us at some point and for most of us is easily overcome. However, for others the problem can be difficult to treat with many people resorting to drastic action....
How Does Diabetes Affect the Feet?
Diabetes is a complex medical condition and can cause serious problems with the feet if adquate precautions are not taken. Prevention is a key element in this instance and individuals should be aware ...
How Foot Pain Affects the Whole Body
The correct alignment of the feet ensures ease of movement and controlled support and management of the distribution of your weight. Experiencing any amount of foot pain, therefore, can impact on the ...
How Gout Develops and Treatment
Gout is a condition that commonly affects the big toe but can be seen in other joints of the body. It is an arthritic condition that is caused by the build up of uric acid in the blood....
How Reflexology Works Using the Feet
Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on theories that certain pressure points on the feet are indirectly related to other parts of the anatomy....
How to Buy the Right Training Shoes
Your sports performance can be enhanced by wearing the right type of training shoe. Ensuring you get the perfect fit for your feet will also protect you against injury....
How to Choose a Podiatrist?
The same considerations, and care, that are taken over choosing a GP should be extended to choosing a podiatrist. After all this healthcare professional will be responsible for your care and wellbeing...
How to Choose Children's Shoes
Following a few simple steps, when shoe shopping with your child, will ensure your child's new shoes fit perfectly and promote good foot health....
How to Get into Foot Modelling
There are many avenues to explore if you want to get into modelling. If you have set your sights on becoming a catwalk supermodel your potential may be somewhat limited. If you happen to have perfect ...
How to Give a Home Pedicure
A simple at-home pedicure will help your feet stay in tip-top condition, and will enable you to experience a touch of salon luxury....
How to Give a Therapeutic Foot Massage
After a hard day on your feet nothing beats the pleasure of a therapeutic foot massage. Knowing how to give a good therapeutic foot massage however, is also as beneficial as receiving one....
How to Minimise the Risk of Blisters
Any change in physical activity can present a potential opportunity for painful blisters to surface. Paying attention to the way you treat your feet can increase the level of comfort you experience, a...
How to Reduce Cankles
Chunky calves that disappear into thick ankles are known as cankles. If this less than slender body part affects an individual's confidence in their body and appearance there are a number of effective...
How to Take Better Care of Your Feet
Taking good care of your feet need not be an arduous task. Taking a few positive steps towards maintaining a better footcare hygiene regime means your feet will feel pampered....
How To Treat Haglands Heel Bumps
Haglunds heel bumps are small deformities found on the heel bone. They cause a protrusion of bone into the surrounding tissues which can result in a lot of pain and inflammation. There are many possib...
How to Use Nail Clippers Effectively
Nail clippers are pieces of equipment designed to assist in cutting nails, but if they not used correctly they may increase the risk of infections developing....
Hyperhidrosis: Overcoming Excessive Sweating
Sweating is nature's way of controlling body temperature so that we are able to maintain a normal healthy life. Excessive sweating, known as Hyperhidrosis, is caused by a disorder or genetic inheritan...
I have Sharp Pains in My Foot, What could it be?
Foot pain can be debilitating as we rely on our feet to carry us throughout the day. There are many explanations for foot pain, many of which can be resolved by simply altering the style of shoe we we...
Improving Foot Movement With Yoga
Following a few simple yoga techniques can help you improve the movement, flexibility and condition of your feet....
Improving Heel Fissures
Taking preventative measures to help reduce the changes of developing dry, cracked heel fissures is a simple process. Paying more attention to the way you look after your feet will ensure you maintain...
In-growing Toenails
In-growing toemails can be very painful and can interfere with everyday life. They are easily preventable by ensuring adepquate foot hygiene and regualr nail care regimes are carried out....
Insoles and Orthotics
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 p...
Is There Any Way to Correct Flat Feet?
Very severe flat feet can be treated by a variety of surgical techniques, all of which need a full year for complete recovery....
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a term given when the ball of the foot becomes inflammed or painful. It is common in women as it can result from ill fitting footwear or because of high heels which cause excessive pr...
Minimising Foot Swelling During Pregnancy
Pregnancy puts a considerable amount of additional pressure on a woman's body. This weight increase means that blood circulation may be compromised and swelling may occur as a result. Taking a few pre...
Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuromas are benign tissue swellings found usually in the space between the third and fourth toes. It can be very painful and will usually need some kind of treatment....
Necrotizing Fascitis: Soft Tissue Infection of the Foot
Although rare Necrotizing Fascitis is a serious infection that can affect any part of the body, including the feet. Usually associated with a wound this rapidly spread disease must be treated quickly....
Nerve Damage to Feet or Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a term given to the nerve damage experience by those living with diabetes. The nature of the illness increases the chances of developing nerve damage, especially to the tissues ...
Oral Treatment for Foot Infections
Infections of the feet can be painful, embarrassing and limit the activities we do but there are a great number of treatment options available to treat these disorders....
Pedicures
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 ...
Peripheral Edema: Swelling in the Feet and Legs
Swelling in the legs, feet and ankles sometimes occurs after prolonged periods of standing, or whilst travelling on long journeys. Keeping a check on the swelling, and any symptoms that may develop, w...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a term given when the plantar fascia, found on the underside of the foot, becomes inflammed causing pain....
Podiatry and Chiropody
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 on...
Pregnancy and Feet
Pregnancy cause many changes within the female body, including the feet. Sudden changes in weight, posture and balance can all contribute to the deterioration or changes of the feet....
Prenatal Reflexology Explained
Although commonly used as a relaxing treatment to reduce minor ailments and conditions, reflexology also provides many benefits before conception, during pregnancy and after childbirth....
Preventing and Treating Cracked Heels
Cracked heels are a very common complaint especially amongst females. They can be uncomfortable and look unsightly but are not considered to be a serious condition....
Preventing and Treating Hard Skin
Hard skin is a very common occurence, especially on the foot as the skin in this area needs to be tougher that the rest of the body due to the pressure it is put under every day....
Raynaud's Disease and Feet
Raynaud's disease is a condition that casues the body to have an extreme freaction tothe cold weaht5er and stress. Affecting the extremeites of the body, in particular the hands and feet, it causes bl...
Reflexology Self Treatment
Enjoying a reflexology self-treatment, between visits to a trained therapist, or in place of a professional session, allows your feet to experience a deeper sense of physical and emotional wellbeing....
Rough Feet Homemade Remedy
A homemade remedy can provide effective treatment for dry, rough skin on the feet. Checking the contents of your kitchen cupboard, before purchasing expensive creams and lotions, can also save you mon...
Sesamoiditis
Sesamoliditis is a common complaint involving the sesamoid bones and associated tendons in the forefoot. They can become painful as they develop inflammation and should be rested until symtpoms have s...
Shin Splint Pain and Treatment
If you feel acute pain and pressure in the lower leg, whilst training and exercising, you will be experiencing shin splints. You can however, reduce your risk of developing this painful injury by foll...
Sport and Foot Problems
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 will...
Supportive Feet Products for Runners
Just because your feet are prone to pain or sensitivity it does not mean you have to restrict your training, and/or running, regime. Making use of the supportive products that are widely available wil...
Supportive Feet Products for Senior Citizens
Maintaining an active lifestyle, in later years, can become difficult if foot problems develop. Ensuring good foot health and using supportive foot products can help maintain flexibility, mobility and...
The Art of Foot Reading
Foot reading is the art of exploring personality and character via the shape, size, skin tone and general wellbeing of your feet. Whilst it may not be able to predict your fortune it is nonetheless a ...
The Benefits of a Paraffin Wax Treatment
Besides providing a soothing, relaxing treatment Paraffin Wax can provide many beneficial therapeutic uses, and positive cosmetic enhancement to the condition of skin....
The Benefits of Barefoot Running
Running barefoot is not something that is simply enjoyed by children. Going without training or running shoes can enhance your flexibility of movement, build-up muscles strength and increase running e...
The Benefits of Foot Massage for Children
Foot massage is a relaxing, therapeutic treatment that can be enjoyed by everyone. Sharing this experience with your child will help promote a better understanding of wellbeing and a positive change i...
The Benefits of Wearing Custom-made Shoes
Custom-made shoes are an investment your feet will thank you for. Not only will the quality of your natural movement be enhanced but your foot health will also be improved. Bespoke footwear will also ...
The Causes of Unusual Foot Odour
A pre-existing foot problem can make natural foot sweat smell considerably more offensive. Being aware of ways of minimising potential odours will not only help keep feet healthy but will also reduce ...
Ticklish Feet: Why? and How?
Tickling can be both a pleasurable and an unpleasant experience. How light touch, on the sole's of your feet, makes you react depends on the sensitivity of the nerve endings in the feet....
Using Detox Foot Patches
Detox Foot Patches are perceived by many to be a quick, simple, easy to use method of eliminating the accumulation of toxins in the body. By working on the principles of reflexology toxins are removed...
Verrucas
When a wart develops on the sole of the foot, particularly the ball of the foot, it is known as a verruca which are very common in people of all ages and backgrounds. They are caused by the papillomav...
Walking Aids: Braces & Splints
Maintaining independence when walking and mobility are restricted - through injury, illness or ageing - does not have to be compromised. With the help of a walking aid flexibility and movement can be ...
Walking Socks and Liners
Although it is vital to carefully select the right shoe or boot for walking and hiking activities, it is equally essential to make sure the correct sock of shoe liner is used to ensure maximum comfort...
Webbed Toes and Treatment
Syndactyly is the condition that occurs in early fetal development, which results in the webbing of fingers and toes. Whilst treatment is not mandatory, a simple surgery procedure can correct the digi...
What Are Heel Spurs?
An anatomical change of the heel bone, which is usually caused by a painful foot problem, can cause the calcification of the heel's soft tissue attachments. This then forms a heel spur, which can beco...
What is Ayurvedic Footcare?
By learning to care for your feet properly you begin to incorporate Ayurvedic practice into your footcare regime. Ayurvedic footcare treats the whole body, improves circulation and physiology and prov...
What is Club Foot?
Club foot is a congential deformity of the feet that is usually disgnosed at birth. The actual cause of the condition is unknown though genetics and links to other illnesses are thought to play a role...
What is Foot Drop?
Walking abnormalities are generally considered unusual. It is therefore important to ensure that any restriction to foot and ankle movement is examined thoroughly. In cases of movement restriction, li...
What to Look For in Walking or Hiking Boots
Whether you are leisurely hillwalking or energetically mountaineering, the comfort of your feet will be your number one priority. Investing in a good quality pair of walking boots therefore makes perf...
What's Causing the Pain in the Arch of my Foot?
Foot pain can be caused by a number of things as the foot is a highly intricate and mechanical part of the body....
Where to Find Shoes in Larger Sizes
Contrary to belief large sized shoes can be every inch as flattering, comfortable and stylish as their smaller counterparts. Finding larger shoe sizes however can be a frustrating shopping experience....
Winter Foot Care
If we neglect our feet during the summer there is a good chance that they will be even more neglected during the cold winter period. Understanding the importance of looking after our feet during this ...