Friction can cause havoc with our feet causing pain in the form of corns, calluses and blisters. Although corns and calluses can be reduced, relieving pressure, they can still be sore when wearing shoes. Foot Health Practitioners can alleviate pain through a variety of dressings. Read on to find out more about them. Tubegauze is
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In the UK, a typical year sees approximately 10,000 cases of ingrowing toenails treated. Although some can be treated using NHS services, often appointments have long waiting times and so people turn to private foot health services. However, nail surgery can be daunting and extremely expensive. Here at Total Foot Repair we offer partial nail removals
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A circulatory disorder affects the heart, blood vessels and/or blood. They usually are the result of reduced blood flow due to the narrowing of the arteries. This means that less oxygen is transported to the organs/body. Diagnosis Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the outer arteries (stenosis). As blood flows through the arteries
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Foot health care practitioners need to know when there is a possibility that their diabetic client may have neuropathy as it means that they will be high risk in terms of infection and diabetic foot ulcers. Neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the body. To assess neuropathy, a neurovascular assessment
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Chilblains (also known as pernio) are small, painful, itchy patches on your skin that may appear when you have been out in the cold or damp for a long time. The patches may feel as though they are burning which worsens when you enter a warm room. They are often seen on the feet, especially
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Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are caused by downward pressure on the nail which is mainly caused by ill-fitting footwear and/or inappropriate nail care. Trauma to the nail plate or the surrounding tissues can also alter the way that the nail plate grows. Some patients may be pre-disposed to abnormally shaped nail beds which causes the nail plate
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Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) is a very contagious fungal skin infection most commonly affecting the feet. It is caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments, such as locker rooms, public showers, and inside shoes. What does Athlete’s Foot look like? Athlete’s Foot can appear as dry, red, cracked skin that
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Since starting out as a FHP I’ve found that sometimes there can be a misconception that people think that you have to be entering your senior years to have foot treatments. This is definitely not the case! Let’s look at some of the treatments I offer to explore this: Toenail cutting There comes a point
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What is the difference between a Chiropodist, a Podiatrist and a Foot Health Practitioner? There is no difference between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist – Podiatrist has replaced the term Chiropodist as a more modern name. A Podiatrist has a degree in Podiatry and specialises in foot, ankle and lower leg conditions such as bunions
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Verrucae are plantar warts caused by the HPV virus. They are commonly found on the soles of the feet or around the toes, are usually white around the edges and often have black centres. They can be singular or in groups and are easily spread through close skin contact or contact with contaminated objects or
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