Author Archives: footcare

Foot pain is extremely common.  About 70% of Britons will suffer at some time in their lives.  The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with intertwining muscles, ligaments and nerves.  If you consider that … Continue reading →

The Health Protection Agency has studied all aspects of fish pedicure therapy.  It says that “the risk of infection is likely to be very low”.  However, it recommends that diabetics or those with compromised immune systems do not have fish pedicures.   The … Continue reading →

Corns and callouses are caused by pressure when the bony parts of your feet rub against your shoes.  Corns usually appear on the tops or sides of toes whilst callouses form on the soles of feet.  ProLyne Technogel corn pads … Continue reading →

Tanzanian scientists are developing a new trap for malaria spreading mosquitoes using the odour from human feet to lure them. They asked volunteers to donate worn socks which were placed with insecticide-laced drapes, outside people’s homes in rural Tanzania.  The … Continue reading →

Women with size 5 feet, such as Sophia Loren and Victoria Beckham, are most attractive to men, according to research.  The formula for a perfect woman’s foot is a size 5, wearing 3 inch heels and red nail varnish.  Nearly … Continue reading →

Beverly Ashdown of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists has given a “thumbs down” to espadrilles.  She says that as they are completely flat, they could cause strain in the lower legs and achilles tendon, particularly if you are used … Continue reading →

Experts warn that towering heels could bring an increased risk of arthritis in later life.  High shoes can alter posture and increase pressure on the foot, ankle and knee joints, raising the threat of osteoarthritis, the most common form of … Continue reading →

  Swollen legs and feet can often cause a problem when choosing hosiery. Poor circulation and diabetes often lead to swollen lower legs, ankles and feet which can then be exacerbated by the wearing of socks with elasticated tops. Loose fitting … Continue reading →