Do you have a bit of hard skin on an area of your foot such as, on top of the little toes, in-between the toes or even under the foot? These hard, painful calluses are known as corns. A corn is a small area of hard skin caused by pressure and friction. Corns are usually […]
Going to the nail salon is seen as a glamorous thing to do when going to an event or treating yourself to some pampering. While going to the podiatrist is seen as an unglamorous thing to do and something you have to do rather than want to do. But on the contrary, going to an […]
Salon pedicures are seen as glamorous and something to treat yourself to, but on the contrary, can cause a few issues that are not to the benefit of keeping your feet healthy. These include, fungal nails, tinea, warts and in some cases, bacterial skin infections such as cellulitis. The causes of these infections are not […]
Do you have a nail that doesn’t grow very well, is short and doesn’t look like a normal nail or do you have a fungal nail that isn’t looking nice and is brittle and discoloured? Keryflex is an option to patients at our clinic who have damaged nails due to trauma that don’t grow well or […]
Pregnancy is a time of many changes within a woman’s body, some of these very exciting as the child within you grows. However not all changes are as pleasant and foot pain is a very common complaint. As you naturally gain weight during your pregnancy a woman’s centre of gravity is shifted and this places […]
It is important to keep our feet well hydrated and apply cream regularly. But how often is regularly? We suggest applying cream daily to the feet after showering or applying cream to the feet when getting into bed therefore you won’t be slipping and sliding around the house or in your shoes. When applying cream […]
Do you suffer from painful arthritis? Here are some tips to help reduce your pain levels so you can continue with physical activity and daily tasks. Heat therapy – apply a heat pack to the affected area for 15 minutes – this will help increase blood flow to the area and can also relax muscles. […]
With the warmer weather finally here, it’s time to make sure that you are looking after your feet, to avoid them being dry and cracked. Especially your heels! While you often put your dry feet down to exposure to warm weather, there may be other contributing factors that are associated with your dry cracked heels. […]
What exactly are bunions? A bunion, also known as Hallux Valgus Deformity (HAV), is a progressive disease that commonly affects females more than males. Bunions will occur at the base of the big toe joint. Typically, it has been found that the big toe moves slowly towards the second toe. As a result of the […]
Neuropathy “What is Neuropathy?” “What does that mean?” A person is said to have neuropathy when damage occurs to their nervous system. This includes the nerves outside the central nervous system (CNS) that is excluding the brain and the spinal cord. Neuropathy also known as peripheral neuropathy or sometimes as poly neuropathy, is an underlying condition found in […]
At Medical Pedicure, we’re here to revolutionize foot care and prioritize your safety. Run by Qualified Podiatrists our expert team of podiatrists understands feet inside and out. With their extensive knowledge, you’ll receive the best advice and treatments for all your foot-related concerns.
