Hello and welcome to The Foot Lab Glossop’s blog page. Our podiatry blogs will discuss and advise you on the proper care of your feet and ankles and other common conditions that you may be experiencing.
Our goal is to provide you with the best information on how to take care of your feet and make you feel comfortable to ask us any questions you may have regarding your overall foot health. If you have any questions regarding your foot health that aren't covered in this blog, feel free to contact us, and we'll be happy to help!
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It is great to see our kids outside playing and having fun, but all of that exercise and running around can cause problems. Calcaneal apophysitis, also known as servers disease, is one of the most common foot problems a child will experience.
Read MoreTake a look at our blog to learn more about metatarsalgia, what you can do to prevent it and how you can remove some of the painful symptoms.
Read MoreTreating fungal nail infections, or onychomycosis doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Not only are there plenty of ways to prevent such conditions in the first place, but with professional assistance, fungal nail infections can be easily treated. Find out more in our latest post.
Read MoreWhen the corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail, it can be very painful; this is known as an ingrown toenail.
Read MoreSummertime, the sweltering weather, new shoes and sandals are all extremely attractive for blisters. This blog will provide everything you need to know about blisters and how they can be prevented!
Read MoreOur feet are exceptionally delicate, especially for people suffering from diabetes. Therefore, if you are so unfortunate to suffer from this terrible condition, the sooner you begin to focus on proactive foot care, the better!
Read MoreBlisters, these horrible fluid-filled lumps, are formed via damaged skin. Within hours a small amount of friction rub from your shoes can cause a blister, but these simple prevention tricks can keep those pesky blisters from spoiling your adventures.
Read MoreVerrucas, also known as plantar warts, occur when the outer layer of skin becomes infected. Most commonly found on hands and feet. Currently, in the UK teenagers of both genders are routinely given the HPV vaccination, which helps prevent warts and verrucas in up to 90% of cases.
Read MoreResearch has found that most individuals within their lifetime will develop a wart. Many of these people will often mistake a wart for a verruca found on the bottom of your foot.
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