Posts by Anna
Socks, Socks, Socks!
Why do we love our Thought Bamboo socks so much? We love socks at Round House Podiatry. Did you know we stock a range of socks in our clinic? One of our best-selling socks are the bamboo range we stock from Thought. These socks are so comfortable, and we wear them ourselves every day. They…
Read MoreWhat is a Dermatoscope and how do we use it?
How does a Dermatoscope help us? A Dermatoscope is a fantastic little gadget that helps us to look at the skin under magnification. Using a Dermatoscope allows us to see some really cool details in the skin. It’s like looking at a different world! It helps us to… Distinguish between types of lesions. For example,…
Read MoreGood Foot Hygiene: Key to Healthy and Happy Feet
Why Is Proper Foot Hygiene Important? Feet often go unnoticed, tucked away in socks and shoes—especially during colder months. For many, foot hygiene takes a back seat in self-care routines. However, maintaining good foot hygiene is crucial for overall health, as it helps keep your skin in excellent condition and prevents common issues like athlete’s…
Read More7 Tips for Healthy Holiday Feet
Planning a holiday this year? Remember those days? BC (Before Covid), when we could so easily step off a plane and let the hot (or cold!) air hit us? Do you need your holiday feet to be ready? If you’re like us and haven’t been lucky (or brave) enough to get away abroad yet, then…
Read MoreNikki Woodhead – What Motivates Me As A Podiatrist?
Why do I enjoy my job? I can remember spending school holidays with my Grandma, who had me tending to her feet! So I guess a career in Podiatry was inevitable! I qualified with a degree from the University of Huddersfield in 1996, and went straight into work with the local NHS, spending the…
Read MoreFungal Infections and Feet :Symptoms and Treatment Options
Athlete’s Foot – Not just for athletes! One of the things that we see all the time in our clinic is fungal infections on feet,otherwise known as Athlete’s Foot. It’s a really common condition. There are studies that have shown it can affect up to 70% of the population at some point in their lives.…
Read MoreExploring Circulation Problems in Feet: What You Need to Know
As podiatrists, one of the things we check in your feet is circulation. This month’s blog will focus on circulation problems. Your circulation can be divided into two main categories, the macrovascular and the microvascular. Your macrovascular circulation is the main blood vessels that run from your heart down to your feet, and your microvascular…
Read More“Why on earth do you want to mess with feet all day?”
We get asked this question a lot in clinic… So, Anna has written a new post to answer just that question. As a Podiatrist, one question I get asked all the time when I’m in clinic is why on earth do you want to mess with feet! So I thought I would do a little…
Read MoreRaynaud’s Awareness Month: A Podiatrist’s Perspective
February marks Raynaud’s awareness month. So, what is Raynaud’s, and what does it have to do with Podiatry? What is Raynaud’s? Well, Raynaud’s is a condition that affects the circulation in the extremities, mainly the hands and feet, but it can affect other areas such as the nose, ears and lips. In people affected by…
Read MoreFoot Care for Dry Feet” – The Struggle Is Real!
Why does nothing get rid of my dry skin?? One thing we see in our clinic time and time again, is dry skin on feet. Often, when people come to see us with this problem, they have tried lots of things to improve the quality and appearance of the skin on their feet, especially around the…
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