Posts by Anna
Neuropathy and your feet
Neuropathy and your feet Do you have issues with neuropathy and your feet? Or are you wondering how neuropathy can affect your feet, and how a Podiatrist can help? Then this blog is for you! What is neuropathy? Neuropathy develops when the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (Peripheral nerves) are damaged. There…
Read MoreOccupational Foot Health
Occupational Foot Health – Foot Problems in the Workplace Foot problems can be an issue in all kinds of workplaces, and good foot health is an essential part of many jobs. In this month’s blog, we talk about Occupational Foot Health and why it is so important. What kinds of problems can be caused? Foot…
Read MoreWinter Foot care
Winter foot care Winter can be a hard time for our feet. So how do we best look after them? Here are our tips for winter footcare. Socks Thicker socks are always a good idea in the colder months of the year. Socks made of natural fibres like bamboo and merino wool have great…
Read MoreWhat are Bunions?
What are bunions? Bunions are a bony deformity that forms at the base of the big toe, where the toe meets the ball of the foot. It is caused when the big toe bones move, causing the big toe to angle towards the second toe, and the foot shape changes. Who gets bunions? Anyone can…
Read MoreA round-up of 2024 at Round House Podiatry
Round House Podiatry – 2024 round-up and the gift of foot care. As we come to the end of another year, it is time to consider the year just gone in our clinic, and how to give yourself, or others, the gift of regular foot care. The last year in clinic. 2024 has been another…
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Checks – What and Why Edit
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…
Read MoreRheumatology and Podiatry
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. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. According…
Read MoreCaring for your feet as they age
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,…
Read MoreFootcare 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 giving some tips to keep your feet in great…
Read MoreSummer 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 is important for diabetics 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 diabetics?…
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