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10 Changes You’ll Notice When You Come to Clinic!! Covid News – June 2020
NEWS FLASH!!! We are now offering clinic appointments again!! Precautions have been taken to reduce the risk of contracting and passing on SARS-CoV-2 virus in our clinic, in accordance with PHE and the college of Podiatry. If you want to go straight there: BOOK HERE...
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What’s the difference?
One of our most frequently asked questions is what's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist? The quickest answer is that there's none. There is now no difference except you haven’t been able to become a chiropodist since the 80’s. Now all Podiatrists...
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Foot fact 4
It's time for our fourth Friday foot fact! Did you know that the soles of your feet contain more sweat glands and sensory nerve endings per square centimeter than any other part of the body? If you have sore feet, please come along and see me at Barbourne Health...
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World diabetes day
Here's a picture from this morning's clinic - not a pretty sight but very apt because it’s World Diabetes Day today. My patient presented with sensation loss due to suspected diabetes and had come in with a growth on his toe 2 weeks ago. Diabetics are 20x more likely...
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Serious?
Foot ailments can become your first sign of more serious medical problems. Your feet mirror your general health, so conditions like arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in your feet. If you have any concerns, please get...
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It’s Friday!
It's Fridayyyyyyyy! And time for a foot fact! Did you know that walking is the best exercise for your feet. It contributes to your general health by improving circulation and weight control. Sounds ideal. If you’d like to learn more about looking after your feet or...
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