Many people experience ingrown toenails and seek advice on prevention strategies, proper nail trimming, and treatment options. We are happy to help with this concern. It is advised to cut your toenails straight, apply antiperspirant to your toes, and avoid cleaning the edges of your toenails.

Patients with arch abnormalities often ask for recommendations on supportive footwear, orthotics, and exercises to improve foot function and alleviate discomfort. There are so many reasons why a flat foot develops (hyperlaxity, low calcaneal inclination angle, tarsal coalition, posterior tibialis dysfunction, short calf muscles...). It is very important to understand the primary reason for your flat foot before treating it. High arches on the other hand often lack shock absorption and put a lot of strain on the peroneals and Achilles tendon. We are here to help if needed

Patients with fungal infections seek guidance on over-the-counter treatments, prescription medications, and preventive measures. Let us know if your athlete's foot keeps coming back or if you need some help with your fungal nails.

Bunions and toe deformities can be painful and limit your footwear choices. We offer conservative treatments based on clinical assessment and imaging where we analyse the biomechanics of your foot. In some cases, surgical options to correct these conditions are the answer to your question. Let us help you make a conscious decision about your foot health.

Many conditions can be detected early on which gives the possibility to parents to make decisions when deformities are still reductible and prevent permanent foot deformities. We highly encourage you to book an appointment with us for a general check-up of your child's feet and ankles.

Patients with diabetes often have concerns about foot care, neuropathy, and circulation issues, and they seek guidance on proper foot care routines. Here to help, give advice, and reassure you. We advise all our diabetic patients to have a healthy lifestyle, be mindful of their footwear, and adopt strategies to lower the risk of skin lesions.

If custom-made orthotics are recommended to you, the reason why certain materials are used will be discussed with you. You'll have a good understanding of each component of your orthotics. We work with all sorts of materials: cork, EVA, polypropylene, and so on, to give the most suitable support and shock absorption depending on your foot type and podiatry conditions.

Here are three simple foot exercises that you can do to help improve foot strength, flexibility, and overall foot health:
Toe Tapping:

• • Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
  • Lift your right foot off the ground and tap your toes on the floor rapidly for about 30 seconds.
  • Then, switch to your left foot and repeat the toe tapping for another 30 seconds.
  • This exercise helps improve circulation, toe mobility, and strengthens the muscles in your toes and the arch of your foot.

Toe Stretching

• • Sit down or stand up with your feet flat on the floor.
  • Lift one foot and extend your toes, trying to spread them apart as much as possible.
  • Hold this stretch for 10-15 seconds, then release.
  • Repeat this stretch with each foot several times.
  • Toe stretching helps improve toe flexibility and can be particularly beneficial for conditions like bunions or hammertoes.

Ankle Alphabet

• • Sit on a chair with your feet slightly elevated off the ground.
  • Pretend your big toe is a "pen" and use it to write the alphabet in the air.
  • Move your ankle and foot to create each letter from A to Z.
  • Complete the alphabet with one foot, then switch to the other.
  • This exercise helps improve ankle mobility and strength while promoting better circulation in the feet. 

These exercises are relatively easy to perform and can be done anywhere, whether you're at home, in the office, or even while watching TV. Regularly incorporating them into your routine can contribute to stronger, more flexible feet and may help alleviate some common foot problems. If you have specific foot concerns or conditions, please book an appointment with us.