Health First Southam Podiatry Blog

Find out more about common foot conditions, podiatry treatments, foot care and more in our blog.

Who You Gonna Call?

Oct 21, 2019

  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…

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Save a foot, Save a life

Sep 18, 2019

  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…

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A day in the life of a Podiatrist

Aug 16, 2019

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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Jonathan Small Family Podiatrist with a model leg skeleton

Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels

Feb 8, 2019

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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Jonathan Small Family Podiatrist with a model leg skeleton

Diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels

Feb 8, 2019

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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Jonathan Small Family Podiatrist with a model leg skeleton

Assessment of Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain #podshealheels

Feb 8, 2019

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

Jun 27, 2018

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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A patient with a fungal nail problem on their toes

Fungal Infections

Feb 15, 2018

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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A patient's feet lying on a podiatry treatment couch

Foot Pain

Dec 15, 2017

Orthotics (shoe inserts) help to correct foot function. These are becoming more widely used, especially as some types are advertised in the Sunday papers or at local pharmacists. However as with all medical problems, care must be taken with self-diagnosis and…

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