Health First Southam Podiatry Blog
Find out more about common foot conditions, podiatry treatments, foot care and more in our blog.
The cost of ingrowing toenails
Following on from last month’s article introducing the various costs associated with health problems, I thought I would start with something apparently relatively simple – ingrowing toenails. However, they can be far from simple. In my days as NHS Diabetic…
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The Cost Of Immobility
The past few months have focussed all of us on the costs of things. COVID-19 has robbed us of so much, and we will never fully understand the costs to us as individuals and to society as a whole. We…
Read MoreHealth First and Covid 19 coronavirus
**UPDATE 29/9/21** All our staff were double-jabbed several weeks ago and our lead Podiatrist Jonathan Small will shortly be having his booster jab as a frontline healthcare worker. We are continuing with our Covid safety measures in clinic for those…
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National Feet Week – 10 painful foot conditions that can be cured
Have you ever heard the phrase “when your feet hurt, it hurts all over”? Well for many people, it really is true. Foot pains & problems are very common, and they reduce our mobility, restrict our activities, and even affect…
Read MoreNational Feet Week
What is National Feet Week? National Feet Week is taking place from 8th to 14th March encouraging people of all ages to prioritise foot health. The majority of people will automatically book regular check-ups at the dentist or optician, but how…
Read MorePlantar heel pain / plantar fasciitis – Your 8 incredible protective mechanisms
Why all the fuss about heel pain I hear you say? Well unless you’ve had it, I guess you won’t really know. Those who suffer from it describe it as: Hell Debilitating Painful …
Read MoreThe differences between Podiatrists, Chiropodists, Foot Health Practitioners / Professionals and others that treat feet in the UK
Our feet are invaluable to us if we want to be able to be active, mobile, and healthy. If they go wrong, then they can seriously affect our quality of life. Those who have suffered from foot-related problems such as…
Read MoreSole to soul recovery
For anyone who has ever suffered with their feet, you will know how much of an effect that can have on your quality of life. Even the apparently simple things can cause incredible distress, pain, inconvenience, and threaten overall health…
Read MoreWho You Gonna Call?
We all know that there is only one answer to this question if you have problems with a ghoulish ethereal being. Yes, it’s the Ghostbusters. And if you have problems with your teeth, then it’s the Dentist. So why…
Read MoreSave a foot, Save a life
Just 3 weeks ago a new patient came to my clinic with a hole in his foot. Yes, you read it correctly – a HOLE! It was as if someone had gouged out a grape-sized piece of flesh under…
Read MoreA day in the life of a Podiatrist
Sometimes other Health Care Professionals (HCPs) spend a day with us at Health First Foot & Gait Clinic, and they are always surprised at the range of problems we deal with and the extent of our training, knowledge, skills, and…
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Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels
Welcome to the last in a series of 3 articles about plantar fasciitis that I hope will help you understand the processes involved in achieving resolution of this often frustrating and sometimes debilitating foot condition. In this article we will…
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Diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels
Welcome to the second in a series of 3 articles about plantar fasciitis that I hope will help you understand the processes involved in achieving resolution of this often frustrating and sometimes debilitating foot condition. In this article we will…
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Assessment of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels
Welcome to the first of a series of 3 articles about plantar fasciitis that I hope will help you understand the processes involved in achieving resolution of this often frustrating and sometimes debilitating foot condition. In this article we will…
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Celebrations & flowers for our 6000th registered patient
This week saw our 6000th patient register for assessment/treatment at Health First Foot & Gait Clinic in Southam, Warwickshire Yes 6000 is a large number, but not as large a number as the nearly 12000 different feet (allowing for the…
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Fungal Infections
Dry, flaky skin on your foot? Infection around your toes or nails? These are often caused by athlete’s foot or other fungal infections. For Advice or Appointments Get in Touch
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