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Gel cushions for all-day comfortSuitable for corns, callous relief, bunion care and ball of foot pain. Discover more >Take care of your feet with orthotic shoe insertsComfort and biomechanical functionality. Discover more >Treat feet easily with the right instruments and toolsAll the items you need for total foot care Discover more >Treat your feet with moisturising creams and balmsMoisturising balms and creams for use in your foot care regime. Discover more >Gel cushions for all-day comfortSuitable for corns, callous relief, bunion care and ball of foot pain. Discover more >Gel cushions for all-day comfortSuitable for corns, callous relief, bunion care and ball of foot pain. Take care of your feet with orthotic shoe insertsComfort and biomechanical functionality. Treat feet easily with the right instruments and toolsAll the items you need for total foot care Gel protection for comfort and pain reliefEnsure maximum comfort and effectiveness. Treat your feet with moisturising creams and balmsMoisturising balms and creams for use in your foot care regime. Heel cups and inserts for optimum heel support and pain reliefHeel cups and inserts designed to absorb shock, provide cushioning and relieve heel pain. These are serious socks to keep your feet and legs comfortable.Stay up comfortably all day long Relieve discomfort from hammertoes and bunionsVery useful mechanical devices We have everything you need for bunion careProtect bunions and relieve the pressure. Treat your feet properly to prevent discomfortTraditional foot-friendly dressings, materials and strappings. Shoe inserts to prevent foot painsRelieve pain or provide enhanced comfort Leather pads are very comfortableTraditional leather foot appliances have proved their value over many years and remain highly effective today. |
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Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)Osteoarthritis is a degenerative (wear and tear) condition characterised by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in one or more joints of the body. Cartilage cushions and protects the surfaces of the bones during movement. Osteoarthritis usually develops as part of the ageing process and can restrict one's ability to perform everyday tasks without pain. Osteoarthritis can occur in various joints throughout the body, including feet, hands, spine, hips and knees. In the foot the disease most commonly affects the first toe joint but can also affect the joints in the forefoot. Pain can be experienced to different degrees in the foot and ankle often with swelling,stiffness and inflammation in or near the joint. As the disease progresses the cartilage deteriorates and gets thinner. The surface of the bones lose their protective layer and eventually rub together. Injury can also lead to osteoarthritis although this may take many years to develop. Treatment of osteoarthirits in the foot by a podiatrist is to pursue the relief of symptoms by palliative means such as orthotic devices, padding and strapping. Sometimes immobilisation of the foot may be necessary to allow acute inflammation to subside. In extreme cases medical intervention may be necessary to introduce oral medication and in some cases anti-inflammatory injections. It is always adviseable for people suffering from arthritis in the foot and ankle to wear supportive footwear such as laceup shoes or trainers.
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