Posts by Anna
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,…
Read MoreChristmas Gifts at the Round House
Christmas Gifts – is it too early?? No, It’s never too early! Lots of you who know Anna well will know she’s the organized type that has Christmas sorted by the start of December! November is upon us, and it’s the time when lots of start thinking about THAT time of year. Yes, Christmas is…
Read MoreAutumn Foot Care
Autumn foot care. Most people think about summer and winter foot care, but your feet should be looked after in all seasons! The weather is now definitely changing, with darker mornings and evenings, and a definite chill in the air. So now is the time to make a few changes in your footcare routine to…
Read MoreVascular Disease Awareness Month
September is Vascular Disease Awareness Month. Let’s explain a little about vascular diseases and why they are important in Podiatry. What is vascular disease? The NHS website describes vascular disease as this – “Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It’s usually associated with a build-up of…
Read MorePsoriasis Awareness Month
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, so this month’s blog will focus on how psoriasis on feet affects individuals and how Podiatrists can help you manage any skin changes. About Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition, thought to be autoimmune in origin. Although it can start at any age, the most common age for…
Read MorePodiatry treatment – What treatments do Podiatrists offer?
In this blog we’ll talk about what your Podiatry Treatment might involve, and the conditions that we commonly treat. Assessment of your feet All our new patient appointments start with a full assessment of your feet and the issue that concerns you. For those over 50, we check pulses with a doppler to assess circulation…
Read MoreSummer Feet Tips
Well, the sun is finally out after what feels like a very long, cold, damp Spring! So we thought for this month’s blog we’d revisit some of our Summer Feet tips. Good foot care and hygiene should be an all year round thing, but we’re all a little guilty of neglecting our feet during the…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month – May As May is mental health awareness month, we thought we’d base this month’s blog on that theme. Good mental health is so important for everyone and seeking mental health help can make a significant difference in one’s well-being. In our humble opinion, there are many links between foot health…
Read MorePodiatry Myth Busting!
Podiatry Myth Busting! Helping sort the fact from the fiction. As with most things in life, there are plenty of myths out there about Podiatry and the conditions we treat. In this month’s blog, we’ll try to bust some of those Podiatry myths and point you in the right direction for evidence-based treatments for the conditions…
Read MoreThings to do in HD8 – We love Kirkburton!
Want to get out and about more in HD8? Take a look at some of the things to do locally. We’re (hopefully) now past the worst of the Winter weather, and Spring is well on it’s way. That means for many of us, getting out and about more to enjoy the sunshine and longer days.…
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