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Heel pain

There are lots of causes of heel pain. You can usually ease the pain yourself. But see a GP if the pain does not improve.

How to ease heel pain yourself:

  • rest and raise your heel when you can

  • put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on your heel for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours

  • wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole

  • use soft insoles or heel pads in your shoes

  • wrap a bandage around your heel and ankle to support it

  • try regular gentle stretching exercises

  • use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen gel (or ibuprofen tablets if needed

DON’T

  • do not walk or stand for long periods, especially barefoot

  • do not wear high heels or tight pointy shoes.

You can ask a pharmacist about:

  • the best painkiller to take for your heel pain
  • insoles and pads for your shoes
  • treatments for common skin problems that can affect the heel
  • if you need to see a GP.

Information cited from www.nhs.net

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Are you suffering with Covid toes?

Scientists suggest they can explain why some people, after getting Covid develop chilblain-like lesions on their extremities.  The full article is right here ⬇️

https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.com/news/health-58801462.amp?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16790480503979&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fhealth-58801462

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NHS podiatry

You may not know that there are a team of podiatrists, podiatric surgeons, podiatry assistants, orthotic technicians and clerical staff that specialise in all aspects of foot health, from common foot problems to more complicated conditions needing surgical correction on your doorstep. They assess, diagnose and treat disorders of the foot and problems with gait.

For full details and contact information visit their website.

https://www.nhs.uk/Services/trusts/Services/Service/DefaultView.aspx?id=236426

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NATIONAL FEET WEEK

My dear customers and friends,
Covid together with Megan and Harry made me forget that this week is
👣NATIONAL FEET WEEK👣💓
Make a time to have your feet checked or to get that niggling issue sorted and make your feet your priority – after all they take you anywhere you want to go! 💕👣
https://nationalfeetweek.org/about-your-feet/

National Feet Week

 

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Bare feet new trend?

Who would have thought that The Lockdown will play such a big part in the Feet World!  According to Global Cosmetic News  apparently, The lockdown changed our shoe habits and our shoe “DNA”
– we are more inclined to be bare feet while staying at home
– Much less time spent on the streets and in public spaces, therefore less shoes needed
– Spending more time in nature (shoe restrictions; no heels and practical shoes)

Read the full article here…

Thanks for reading…Enjoy life and stay safe x

https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/the-world-after-bare-feet/

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PPE Guidelines from the Governing Body during Covid-19 pandemic

All patients can expect the clinician to adhere to the following:

  • You will be required to use surgical gloves that are disposed of after every treatment and/or after they have become damaged or visibly soiled with bodily fluids (as is usual practice)
  • Hand-washing has to be thorough and rigorous before donning PPE and immediately after removing PPE
  • DO NOT touch your face at any point whilst wearing PPE or once it is removed until you have thoroughly washed your hands
  • FFP2 or FFP3 masks would be optimal BUT surgical face masks are appropriate where treating a patient where there is low suspicion of them having COVD-19. Surgical face masks are to be disposed of after every appointment. FFP2 or FFP3 masks may be reused up to 3 times if they have not become damaged or soiled AND/OR where you have not been in close contact with the face or upper-respiratory tract of a person with suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19.
  • Patients should be offered and encouraged to wear a surgical face mask for the duration of their contact with you and they can dispose of them following their contact with you
  • A face shield / visor is to be worn at all times during the consultation (these can be wiped clean thoroughly with a disinfectant between patients)
  • Regular aprons will suffice but you may wish to wear full-length sleeved gowns

Whilst it is not possible to fully socially distance whilst providing treatment to patients, we are fortunate that we are working at the distal end of their body and are typically >1m away from their face, mouth and nose. Thus, risk of transmission is relatively low compared to in other health and care profession contexts. Outside of the moments of treatment, you should seek to place a distance of >2m between you and the patient and you and anyone else in their households.

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Covid-19

I AM NOW STAYING AT HOME to support NHS and to save lives.
Please forgive me if you have been overloaded with Covid-19 information…we all have. Still…I came across this support group which have very clear NO NONSENSE ADVICE, 3 steps for coping.
Please share with others.

Take care, be safe – STAY AT HOME

https://coronavirus-support-group.co.uk/health/keeping-safe/

 

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Proudly raised £136 for Macmillan Cancer Support

We all have been touched by this horrible disease one way or another…This is our first ever charity coffee morning and I am pleased to say was very successful. In addition to the coffee and homemade cakes we decided that a raffle would raise extra money. All the guests went home with a prize and a slice of a yummy cake (or two) for the loved ones that couldn’t attend.Thank you Val for hosting the Biggest Coffee Morning and Sharon for baking the cakes…and everyone else for helping me to raise £136!We will do it again next year🙂#Simplyfoothealth
#Biggestcoffeemorning
#bestfootcareinthanet

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GIVE YOUR TOENAILS A BREAK FROM POLISH

GIVE YOUR TOENAILS A BREAK FROM POLISH, NAILS NEED TO BREATHE!

It’s not a good idea to leave nail polish continuously on your toes all summer. They need a break.
The danger with keeping your nail polish on too long is that the pigment in the nail polish can soak into the top few layers of the nail and dry it When that happens, yeast, bacteria, mold and mildew can develop underneath the nail plate, which can lead to long-term problems. By removing the polish from your toenails, you expose the surface of your nails to the air. This literally allows them to breathe and keeps them healthy ☀️👣
If you think you may have fungal nail infection or any other foot health concerns give me, your Foot Health Practitioner in Thanet a call or message me to make a home visit appointment.
Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend 👣☀️🌺

#SimplyFootHealth
#FootcareinMargate
#FootcarespecialistinThanet
#FungalnailspecialistinPalmBay

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