Don’t Make Feet a Marathon
The London Marathon is coming up fast; if any readers are topping up your training, good luck- and don’t forget to enjoy it! If you’re inspired, remember that even jogging can give your feet a battering. To avoid a limp to the chiropodists, get off the starting blocks with a few simple tips:
Best Shoe Forward
21st-century sports shoe design has come on in leaps and bounds; your old gym or squash shoes simply will not do. Get a proper fitting for the type of running you’re tackling at a specialist shop; chiropodists can also help with sizing, fitting, supportive inserts and insoles. And remember, experts recommend replacing running shoes every 300-500 miles.
Avoid Trip Hazards
Warm-up stretches and out of the door, here’s a sprint through some common running ailments and how to avoid them (take well-fitting shoes, as above, as a given for every condition!):
Beating Varrucas
Beating verrucas!
What are verrucas? White-coloured warts with black central dots on the soles of feet that most people will have at some point (so check yours, as well as the kids’!)
Do I need to treat them? Left alone, they can squat for months or years, sometimes causing discomfort, and they are very infectious, so get rid- don’t spread!
How can I banish them? Your chiropodist or pharmacist can supply the appropriate creams, plasters and sprays. Follow the instructions- it can take up to 3 months.
And how to stop them returning? Prevention is better than cure, so always follow a good foot hygiene routine, check regularly, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people.
However busy, take a moment to enjoy autumn’s colours and kick some leaves about!
Carol x
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Prevention is better than cure, so always follow a good foot hygiene routine, check regularly, avoid sharing towels, flannels, shoes and socks with other people.
However busy, take a moment to enjoy autumn’s colours and kick some leaves about!
Carol x
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