Foot hygiene; How to Avoid the Dreaded ‘Toe Jam’
Hi there! Emily here from Hunter Podiatry Services checkin in to give you the do’s and don’ts of foot hygiene. Having healthy toe spaces is something we all take for granted- until something goes wrong! Toe jam; gross, but what actually is it? Toe jam is a non-medical term for debris in between the toes. It is usually made up…
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Chillblains- What is it and how to dodge it this winter
Now that the cooler weather has settled in, we tend to rug up in trackies, Ugg boots, slippers and turn the heater on to keep our bodies warm and cosy. During winter, our feet are often the first parts of our body to feel the cold and it’s natural to want to warm them up as fast as possible. But…
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Lockdown stress… fractures!
Post Lockdown Stress Fractures  Lockdown has put everyone’s schedule out of whack, including their weekly fitness regime.  Whether you have taken a 3 month hiatus from the gym, or you have been bored in the house going for a 5km run every day, it’s important if you do feel foot or leg pain, to get it checked out.  Why?… A…
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Why do my toenails look weird?
As a podiatrist, it’s something I get asked a lot! And the truth is, there are quite a few reasons why your nails might be looking weird so I’m going to go through a few of them for you; including some ideas for how to deal with those unique nails! There are 4 basic reasons why nails change; microtrauma (small…
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Ugly nails? We’ve got a QUICK FIX!
        Do you find yourself cringing at the thought of wearing open toed shoes due to unsightly nails?? Have an event coming up and you desperately want to wear those shoes? As podiatrists, we see ALL types of nails. The good the bad and the UGLY. We understand this can be a real cause of embarrassment for…
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