The Totally Podiatry Blog
The most overlooked parts of the body-your feet. Our feet do so much for us every single day, yet they often get the least attention. Whether you’re strolling through Glastonbury’s historic streets, hiking across the Quantock Hills, or just going about your daily routine, your feet are there every step…
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Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection and we need a little bit of it to help us heal. But sometimes, things can go wrong and inflammation becomes chronic – leading to discomfort and limiting mobility. Whether it’s a sports injury, tendonitis, or a chronic condition like…
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Forgotten Feet, it’s a little know charity that works across the UK offering free regular podiatry service for those most in need and least likely to have the means to access it. Here’s a little history of the charity, Forgotten Feet, set up in 2013, in Worcester, by podiatrist Deborah…
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Humans aren’t designed to sit around for hours every day; we should be on our feet, moving around. Working at a desk for hours and sitting on the sofa all day does lead to problems with your health. I’m speaking to two groups of people here: those glued to…
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People of Somerset did you know you have an unusual podiatrist in Langport? Me! Because of my years of nursing combined with years of a being podiatrist. What does that mean for you- the conditions I can treat are a lot more varied that just a standard podiatrist. A podiatrist…
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Summer is here, and it looks good; it’s only June. We hopefully have at least another three months of this. I have a scattergun of thoughts for you this month, mostly feet related, but some are just health notices, so stick with me. 1- Nail polish, this needs…
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This month, I’ve gone all technical into the workings of Galileo, Langport’s Laser treatment machine. This is for you if you enjoy the science behind (or inside) the treatments. Most of my patients ask about Galileo, even if I’m not using the laser on them because he is a…
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People of Langport, you’re probably unaware that April is a BIG month for feet. We have Walk to work week, UK Foot Health Week, National Feet Week and World Health Day. I’m a member of The Royal College of Podiatrists, and they are running a campaign from the 24th –…
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Every Friday, you’ll find me out walking around Langport. I love Somerset; we are lucky to call this beautiful (if wet) county home. I have a walking buddy, and we make it our aim to try a new route and, of course, test out ALL the local coffee shops and…
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Have you ever considered how you’d manage if you struggled to stand or walk? A day in bed or on the sofa sounds lovely sometimes, but you’ll need to stand up at some point to get to the loo, and that step will send excruciatingly sharp pains from your heel…
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