Children’s shoes – the formative years

The ideal shoe is very difficult to find and is often a matter of compromise, particularly with older children who are under the influence of fashion and peer group pressure. Footwear which is too large, too small, or does not fit properly, can cause life-long foot problems. These problems can easily be avoided by taking Read More

Baby’s first shoes: choose wisely

As parents know, most babies don’t stay put for very long. The world is a fascinating place, particularly if it’s all new to you. So what happens if that amazing thing is just out if reach? You learn to crawl, that’s what. Let’s rock and roll: By about four months most babies start to rock and Read More

Address kids’ feet problems early in life

The human foot is a highly complex structure, composed of 26 bones working together to enable us to walk and run, providing mobility and quality of life. In the newborn, the foot is made up of relatively soft and flexible cartilage that gradually converts to bone over time. During this period of development great care Read More

Gout

Arthritis is a disease of the joints which causes them to become inflamed and stiffen. There are three types of arthritis – Rheumatoid, Osteo-arthritis and Gout. Gout is the result of an imbalance of uric acid in the body, and affects more men than women. The main symptom is waking up in the middle of Read More

Calluses

When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the foot, where the skin is thicker, to withstand the pressure. When this pressure becomes excessive, some areas of the skin thicken, in the form of corns and callus, as a protective response. A callus, Read More

Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection. It can lead to intense itching, cracked, blistered or peeling areas of skin, redness and scaling. It can occur on moist, waterlogged skin especially between the fourth and fifth toes, or on dry, flaky skin around the heels or elsewhere on the foot. What causes it? It’s caused by Read More

Ingrowing Toenails

If left untreated, the infection can spread to the rest of the toe. The quicker you treat it, the less painful the treatment. Read More