by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 21, 2019 | Chiropody, Podiatry
Your feet support your entire body weight, so it isn’t surprising that even kids can experience foot problems from an early age. Left untreated, these issues can return in later life and lead to further complications. Estimates suggest that foot problems affect 75% to...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Feb 11, 2019 | Fungal Nail Treatment
Fungal nail infections are a relatively common problem amongst children and adults, with many cases coming to light in spring after a winter of being hidden away in socks and boots. Why not get ahead of infection and keep your toenails healthy this winter? Here’s all...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 28, 2019 | Podiatry
When you take a step, it’s perfectly natural for your foot to roll inwards slightly. The movement even has a special name: pronation. It occurs when your weight is being transferred from your heel to the front of your foot, temporarily flattening your arch. However,...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Jan 14, 2019 | Podiatry
Being one of the few forms of exercise that is free, simple and relatively easy to do, The College of Podiatry recommends walking as a natural way to stay fit and healthy. Just walking an extra 20 minutes a day will burn more than 3kg of body fat per year, as well as...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 31, 2018 | Podiatry, Toenail Surgery
Every year an increasing number of people enjoy winter sports holidays, so it’s inevitable that we see more patients with related injuries seeking professional medical help. A French market research company found there are 1.5 million Brits geared up for at least one...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 17, 2018 | Chiropody
As we head into the coldest months of the year, it’s time to think about keeping our feet warm and healthy. It’s well known that our feet play a huge part in our ability to regulate our body temperature, and while comfort is a good enough reason to keep your toes...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Dec 3, 2018 | General
While your baby is learning to walk inside, it’s recommended that you leave them to go barefoot. This helps them develop their balance and doesn’t restrict the development of their feet. But when they’re ready to get going outside, it’s time for another milestone:...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Nov 19, 2018 | General
Since the 1950s, pointed shoes have been a fashion statement. Whether they’re skyscraper stilettos or sensible flats, shoes with pointed toes can be big trouble. Alongside other forms of footwear including ultra-high heels and flip-flops, WebMD classes pointed shoes...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 29, 2018 | General
When a child is born, it has only 22 partially developed bones in its feet: baby’s feet are a mass of cartilage, which develop as they grow until their late teens, when they have 26 fully developed adult bones. With so much physical development taking place in our...
by Nicolas Ivanoff | Oct 15, 2018 | General
At Feet By Pody, we make, fit and review prescription orthotics for our patients. You might be aware that orthotic inserts can help reduce pain and discomfort for people suffering from a variety of problems. But what are they, and how do they actually work? Here’s our...
