Foot care tips
At Broadwater Osteopaths we strive to help thousands of local people enhance their foot care with Podiatry Worthing. Taking good care of your feet is so important, especially for those with long term conditions such as diabetes. There are many reasons why people struggle to keep up with foot care routines, including poor health and mobility issues.
Following simple daily care can make a huge difference to foot appearance and health, helping to prevent problems occurring.
Follow these tips for healthy, happy feet.
Bathing- take care to wash your feet daily, in warm soapy water. If you have mobility issues, using a long handled sponge can help. When drying, make sure to get right in between your toes to thoroughly dry each part. Using a face cloth can be great for this and easier to handle.
If your skin is dry, using an E45 cream can be a good overall choice. For thicker skin, especially around the heals Flexitol does a great job. Applying creams at night under a cotton sock, will allow moisture to act on the skin overnight and will really soften the skin.
Avoid talc between toes, as this can work to absorb moisture but can also encourage bacterial and fungal build up. A spritz of surgical spirit can help for those prone to athletes foot or moisture build up’s between the toes.
Aim to keep nails short, but not too short. Cut them so that they are level with the top of your toe. If cutting is tricky for you to manage, file them weekly instead so as to manage growth. Follow the shape of the nail as you cut.
Podiatry Worthing
If you are struggling to care for your feet or simply need someone to kick start you on a great footcare routine, why not book your feet in with Sue Potten, our Chiropodist at BOP.
Sue can advise on the best routine for you, taking into account your age, mobility and specific footcare needs. She has many years of experience as a chiropodist and, as such, will have encountered most things!
Our treatments all take place on site at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice, Worthing. A new patient appointment with Sue will include a discussion about your medical and lifestyle history and a full examination to assess the condition of your feet and your current problems. Following this assessment, we will discuss the treatment options and any home maintenance needs. We will then provide treatment, if it is deemed appropriate, at this initial consultation. Treatments commonly involve the removal of hard skin, corns, and nail care. Ingrown nails, fungal nails, and diabetic assessments commonly prompt a visit. Some of our clients attend for a one-off appointment to address specific issues. Others will attend routine maintenance to help preserve foot health and monitor the condition of their feet.
Kickstart your foot health journey today and Book Online your Chiropody treatment.
