Foot Health Care Tips

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We all walk differently and have a variety of medical conditions. However, we can all help to keep our feet happy by following a few easy tips.

• Wash your feet daily with soap and dry, especially between the toes. This helps to avoid fungal infections.

• Keep on top of dry skin by gently using a pumice stone or foot file but take care not to be too harsh as this will cause cracked skin.

• Moisturise feet regularly and give those heels special attention. Use a good foot cream, ideally with urea, to hydrate your skin.

• Shoes should be wide enough to accommodate the feet and provide sufficient support. Give your feet space to spread and toes to wiggle.

• Most people have one foot slightly longer than the other, so remember to buy shoes to accommodate the longer foot. Buy shoes in the afternoon as feet are often at their biggest size. 

• Remember to protect the lower limb and feet from sunburn by applying sunscreen.

• Regularly check your feet, and if you notice any corns, callous, colour changes or have foot pain, consider visiting a podiatrist or foot health practitioner, like myself.