Recognise the important difference between cellulitis and lipodermatosclerosis

If you've ever felt a sharp, aching, or burning pain in the ball of your foot — that area between your arch and toes — you’re not alone. This common foot problem has a name: metatarsalgia . While the term sounds complicated, understanding it is pretty simple. Let’s break it down and talk about what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. What Is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is not a specific disease, but rather a term clinicians use to describe pain and/or infla

How to recognise, treat and prevent chilblains

Well, perhaps not everything , but quite a lot (!) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have a significant impact on the feet. Complications primarily result from high (poorly controlled) blood sugar levels which damage the nerves (neuropathy) and blood vessels in the feet. There are an estimated 4.5 million people with diabetes in the UK alone. Foot problems are not inevitable . The chance of developing complications associated with diabetes can be minimised by carefully m

Before we get started, we'll just address the elephant in the blog space - what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. And so the difference between a podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner (FHP)is what then? A podiatrist/chiropodist and a foot health practitioner are both healthcare professionals specialising in the care of the feet and lower limbs, but they differ in terms of their training , scope of practice

Back in September I did an interview with Jessica Silver at ElWell; an Oxfordshire-based wellbeing company offering tailored support to...

top tips to keep feet in good condition

Raynaud’s (‘Ray-nose’) is an oversensitivity of the small blood vessels to changes in temperature which affects the extremities,...