Choosing the Right Shoe

Feet come in all sizes, yet although shoes differ in type and style, how many of us wear the best shoes for our feet?

The 26 bones in each foot do not fully set until we are around 18 years old, and the shoes we wear as children are vital to our future foot health. However, we can still do enormous damage to our adult feet by wearing the wrong shoes.

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Ingrowning Toe Nail

An ingrown toenail occurs when part of the nail penetrates the skin, which can often result in an infection. The ingrown nail can also apply pressure in the nail fold area without penetrating the skin - this is not technically an ingrown toe nail, but can also be painful (a corn/callus is also common down the side of the nail and is a reaction to this pressure, rather than the nail actually penetrating the skin).

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Orthotics

Maybe you need orthotics?
Sometimes feet can be in pain. You only have one pair of feet and they take you everywhere. So it’s a great idea to take care of them.But most people don’t give their feet a second thought until they hurt. Letting go the problem if they hurt can lead to serious problems related to the foot and structures above .

Most foot pain is a result of a faulty relationship between the bones and muscles of the foot, even the slightest misalignment can cause a lot of discomfort.Misalignment can cause problems like pronation (flattening of the arches), persistent ankle sprains, bunions developing ., corns, callouses, claw and contacted toes, knee pain.. and even lower back and neck pain.

What are Orthotics?
They are prescription “arch supports" made from plaster casts which correct your individual problems. They are made of high impact materials and they are designed to be inserted right into your shoes. Now, talk to your foot care specialist . Half your problem is already over just by getting your feet examined, the other half is treating the problem.

Facts to know about orthotics?
Orthotics are made to prescription only and designed for your particular foot shape and problem.

WARNING. Many imitations are sold over the counter by sport shops and pharmacies which are neither designed for your individual feet nor your problem, using such devices may be a waste of time and money.

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