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Check your feet everyday: Look for dry skin , cuts, sores, blisters and breaks in the skin. Check between your toes and use a mirror if you cannot see the bottom of your feet. If you notice any changes in colour or changes to moles and freckles see your podiatrist or GP.
Wash your feet daily and dry carefully between your toes and pat the tops and the soles of your feet, following this apply moisturizer to prevent dry skin from cracking. Do not use medicated corn pads or callous removal creams and ointments. Do not put moisturizer between your toes or on open sores.
When cutting your nails, cut straight across and then file the corners gently with an emery board to remove any sharp corners or edges.
When choosing footwear make sure that your
footwear is comfortable immediately, always purchase your shoe with a fifth
fingers width from the longest toe to the end of the shoe. A shoe with a deep
wide toe area is most desirable to fit the toes comfortably. The materials
should be breathable and laces or velcro fasteners provide the most secure fit
to the foot. It is best to purchase your shoe towards the end of the day when
your feet maybe a little larger due to fluid retention. Purchase your shoe to
suit the activity. High heels are not advised as they change your foot and upper body posture.
Socks should be supportive but not tight, with minimal seams. Moisture wicking socks can be purchased and are ideal for feet that perspire and for sports people.
Check your feet everyday: Look for dry skin , cuts, sores, blisters and breaks in the skin. Check between your toes and use a mirror if you cannot see the bottom of your feet. If you notice any changes in colour or changes to moles and freckles see your podiatrist or GP.
Wash your feet daily and dry carefully between your toes and pat the tops and the soles of your feet, following this apply moisturizer to prevent dry skin from cracking. Do not use medicated corn pads or callous removal creams and ointments. Do not put moisturizer between your toes or on open sores.
When cutting your nails, cut straight across and then file the corners gently with an emery board to remove any sharp corners or edges.
When choosing footwear make sure that your
footwear is comfortable immediately, always purchase your shoe with a fifth
fingers width from the longest toe to the end of the shoe. A shoe with a deep
wide toe area is most desirable to fit the toes comfortably. The materials
should be breathable and laces or velcro fasteners provide the most secure fit
to the foot. It is best to purchase your shoe towards the end of the day when
your feet maybe a little larger due to fluid retention. Purchase your shoe to
suit the activity. High heels are not advised as they change your foot and upper body posture.
Socks should be supportive but not tight, with minimal seams. Moisture wicking socks can be purchased and are ideal for feet that perspire and for sports people.