BLOG

While stocking up on most back-to-school essentials is relatively easy, hunting for the right school shoes for your child can be a headache. After all, they’ll be worn day in, day out. It’s vital that they’re well-fitting, robust yet comfortable, and unlikely to cause...

Although blisters can appear all over the body, they’re particularly common on feet. Your toes and heels, as well as the tops, soles and sides of your feet, can all be affected. Your feet are likely to feel sore and your mobility may be reduced until the blisters have...

Sun, sea and sand are key ingredients for an enjoyable summer holiday – but unfortunately they can also be a recipe for disaster for your feet. Even the most beautiful beaches can harbour foot-health hazards. Whether you’re heading to a beach in the UK or abroad, it’s...

When the sun comes out, so do our feet! After keeping them cocooned in thick socks and shoes during the colder months, we all enjoy slipping our feet into sandals and stepping outside, ready for summer fun. Unfortunately, wearing new, often-unsupportive footwear and...

Throughout June, the College of Podiatry is raising awareness of the importance of looking after your feet, whatever your age, with its Feet for Life campaign. As the campaign’s name suggests, foot health should be a priority during every stage of our lives, not least...

Back pain is a widespread, debilitating health problem. Last year, a staggering 30.8 million working days were lost in the UK due to backache and other musculoskeletal issues, according to the Office for National Statistics. Only minor illnesses, such as colds, were...

As we’re all so reliant on our feet, it’s incredibly important to ensure they’re working as well as possible. Performing simple foot exercises on a regular basis is an excellent way to improve your foot function. The benefits are threefold: foot exercises relax your...

This year’s London Marathon was a record-breaker, attracting over 40,000 amateur and professional participants. The world-famous race has helped to make the city a hotspot for runners and joggers. As Runner’s World magazine points out, London has ‘the most active...

Putting on socks or tights in the morning is part of most people’s daily routine. The task is so familiar that you probably don’t give it much thought and have never stopped to wonder what effect hosiery has on your foot health. It’s easy to assume that one pair of...

While the unusual name might give you the impression that it’s a rare condition, plantar fasciitis is actually the number one cause of heel pain. It occurs when your plantar fascia (a dense strip of shock-absorbing tissue that runs along your sole) swells and thickens...