Anna, Author at Round House Podiatry

Diabetic Foot Checks – What and Why

Diabetic foot checks – what do we do and why Diabetic foot checks are a big part of what Podiatrists do. But what are they and why do we do them? Both Anna and Nikki worked for many years in the Diabetic Foot Team in the NHS in Huddersfield. Why can Diabetes mean foot…

Rheumatoid Arthritis In Feet

Rheumatology and Podiatry In September each year, there is Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness week. So, this month’s blog will be a little about Rheumatology and Podiatry, and the role a Podiatrist can play in managing forms of arthritis, including Rheumatoid Arthritis In Feet What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory…

How to care for aging feet?

Caring for your feet as they age. Over time, your feet will go through a lot of wear and tear. Studies have shown that an average person can take up to 4.5 million steps a year! As we age, we complete that number of steps many times over, all putting strain through our skin, muscles,…

Footcare Tips For Hikers and Campers

Footcare Tips for Hikers and Campers Are you a keen hiker or camper? Now that summer is *finally* here (we hope to stay, even for just a few weeks!), it’s the ideal time to get out and about into the great outdoors. For August’s blog, we’re sharing essential footcare tips for hikers and campers to…

Summer Foot Care For Diabetics (And everyone else too!)

Summer Foot Care Summer is an important time of year when it comes to looking after your feet if you suffer with Diabetes. Foot care for diabetic patients is important all year round, but especially in the warmer months in the UK, and while abroad on holiday too. Why is foot care so important for…

Foot Care Treatment: A Treat For Your Feet

This month we want to introduce you to our Intensive Foot Care Treatment. We used to call this our MediPedi, but we felt that didn’t really describe the treatment that well. What is an Intensive Foot Treatment? This treatment is a Podiatry treatment and then some! Our Standard Podiatry treatment involves nail care, (cutting and…

New Patient Assessment at Round House Podiatry

New patient assessment appointment at Round House Podiatry in Huddersfield

What happens in a new patient assessment appointment? New patient assessment appointments can be daunting for some people, so in this month’s blog, we will explain what happens in our new patient appointments, and what to expect when you attend the foot and ankle clinic. What do I need to do before my appointment? When…

Cosmetic Toenail Reconstruction: Say Goodbye to Nail Imperfections

What is Cosmetic Toenail Reconstruction? Cosmetic toenail reconstruction involves rebuilding damaged toenails using a UV gel system. These toenail reconstruction gels offer a temporary cosmetic fix for unsightly or damaged nails. In our foot and ankle clinic, we use the Wilde Pedique system, which is specifically designed for toenails. It is more elastic than the…

What equipment does a Podiatrist use?

What professional equipment does a Podiatrist use? In order to carry out your assessment and foot care, as Podiatrists we use a pretty wide variety of podiatry tools In this blog we’ll explain about some of the podiatrist tools we use, and how we take care of it, to be able to take care of…

Where did the last 15 years go?

That is a good question – Where DID the last 15 years go?? This month we are 15 years old! 1st December 2008 was my first day working at the Round House. I took over from Cynthia Crowther, who had run the clinic for the previous 11 years. After 8 years of full-time NHS work,…