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Hi, my name is Claire Brewer SAC Dip, RFHP, I am an experienced foot health practitioner who qualified in 2021. In 2021 I joined Healthy Feet Mobile Clinic.

After a successful few years growing my mobile practice in Bury, I have now expanded to Westhoughton, near Bolton. Offering mobile foot care treatment and nail cutting services for private residential homes in the comfort of your own home. I assess your foot health and treat common foot issues using expert medical equipment

Regular foot maintenance is important for mobility and overall well-being. Since qualifying i have embraced further training, and also offer Nail Repair/Reconstruction, Medical Pedicures and Diabetic Foot Health Checks. I am fully registered, DBS-checked, and fully insured. Keeping myself up to date with the latest products and procedures through continued professional development (CPD). This allows me to continue to deliver professional foot care treatments to all of my clients to the highest standard.

29/08/2025

**👣 Dealing with Fungal Toenails? Here’s How to Tackle Them! 👣**

Fungal toenails can be stubborn, discoloured, and sometimes even painful. If you're struggling with thickened or yellowing nails, here are some key tips to help manage and prevent the issue:

✅ **Keep Feet Clean & Dry** – Fungi thrive in warm, damp environments. Dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes.
✅ **Trim & File Nails Carefully** – Keep nails short and file down thickened areas to reduce pressure and discomfort.
✅ **Wear Breathable Shoes & Socks** – Opt for moisture-wicking socks and well-ventilated footwear.
✅ **Use Antifungal Treatments** – Over-the-counter creams or medicated nail lacquers can help fight the infection.
✅ **Avoid Walking Barefoot in Public Areas** – Protect your feet in gyms, pools, and communal showers.
✅ **Seek Professional Help if Needed** – Persistent infections may require prescription treatments.

Healthy nails take time to grow out, so be patient and consistent with your care routine. They can take a long time to eradicate. If you’re struggling with fungal toenails, we’re here to help!

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06/01/2025

🤓 Understanding Myxoid Cysts on the Feet

Myxoid cysts, also known as digital mucous cysts or mucous myxoid cysts, are small, fluid-filled lumps that typically appear near the joints of the fingers or toes, often on the feet. Here’s what you need to know:

**What Are Myxoid Cysts?**
- **Appearance**: These cysts are usually translucent, smooth, and round, ranging in size from 5 to 15 millimeters.
- **Location**: Commonly found at the base of the toenail or near the toe joints.
- **Content**: Filled with a clear, jelly-like fluid derived from joint fluid.

**Causes and Risk Factors**
- **Degenerative Changes**: Often associated with osteoarthritis or other degenerative joint diseases.
- **Trauma**: Repeated minor injuries to the area can contribute to their development.
- **Age**: More common in people over 50 years old.

**Symptoms**
- **Swelling and Discomfort**: May cause mild discomfort or tenderness, especially when pressure is applied.
- **Nail Changes**: Can lead to ridging or grooving of the nearby toenail.
- **Leakage**: Occasionally, the cysts may rupture and leak clear fluid.

**Treatment Options**
- **Observation**: If the cyst is not causing discomfort, it can often be left alone.
- **Needle Aspiration**: The fluid can be drained with a needle, though cysts may recur.
- **Corticosteroid Injections**: May help reduce inflammation and shrink the cyst.
- **Surgical Removal**: In persistent or bothersome cases, surgical excision may be necessary.

**Prevention and Care**
- **Footwear**: Wear comfortable shoes with adequate support to avoid pressure on the toes.
- **Avoid Trauma**: Protect your feet from repetitive injuries.
- **Monitor Changes**: Keep an eye on any changes in the size or appearance of the cyst.

If you suspect you have a myxoid cyst or have any concerns about a lump on your foot, consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

A callus generally causes little to no pain, while corns usually range from being slightly painful to full on excruciating, depending on their location. For example, corns located between the fourth and fifth toe are called Heloma Molle and are particularly painful. However, a callosity (another word for callus) can also cause pain if it continues to grow and begins to irritate surrounding bone and nerves.

We can help you figure out what’s what, and also help to alleviate any discomfort from either a callus or a corn.

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04/01/2025

🦁🏉 A massive well done to the Westhoughton Lions U15s Blue & Yellows for their incredible fundraising effort today! The lads walked all the way from the Windmill in Lytham to Blackpool Tower, raising funds for their upcoming trip to France 🏉🦁

Mission completed! 👌

Absolute superstars 🙌🏻👌🏻 well done, lads! You’ve done yourselves and the team proud. xx

https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-lions-of-westhoughton-roam-on-the-tour-of-catalonia?attribution_id=sl:ee7dec0f-c5f9-43e9-b4af-03aaf95d27c0&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash_ai&utm_content=amp1v4&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=whatsapp

27/12/2024

❄️ Keep Your Feet Chilblain-Free This Winter! ❄️

As the temperatures drop, it's important to take extra care of your feet to avoid painful chilblains. Here are some quick tips:

1. **Stay Warm:** Wear insulated socks and well-fitting shoes to keep your feet warm.
2. **Avoid Rapid Temperature Changes:** Gradually warm up your feet if they get cold. Don't place them directly next to a heat source.
3. **Keep Moving:** Regular movement helps improve circulation. Try simple foot exercises or short walks.
4. **Moisturise:** Keep your feet moisturized to prevent dryness and cracking.
5. **Avoid Tight Footwear:** Make sure your shoes are not too tight to avoid restricting blood flow.

Take care of your feet, and they'll take care of you! 🦶✨

24/12/2024

🎄👣 Merry Christmas from Healthy Feet Mobile Clinic Westhoughton!

This Christmas, we wish you joy, comfort, and health from the ground up. As you gather with loved ones and celebrate, remember to take a moment to relax and care for yourself.

Wishing you a season filled with happiness, warmth, and wonderful walks on your happy, healthy feet! 🌟🦶🎄

27/09/2024

🏉 The impact of Playing Rugby on Children’s Feet🦶

Rugby is a fantastic sport for kids, offering numerous physical and social benefits like improved fitness, teamwork skills, and discipline. However, it's crucial to be aware of the impact it can have on their feet.

🏉 Common Foot Issues in Young Rugby Players🦶

1. **Blisters:** Frequent running and sudden stops can cause friction, leading to painful blisters. Ensuring that your child's shoes fit well and wearing moisture-wicking socks and blister pads to protect affected areas. can help prevent this.

2. **Ankle Sprains:** Injury to the ligaments around the ankle from twisting or rolling. Encourage proper warm-up routines and use ankle braces or supports. Apply RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for treatment.

3. ** Heel Pain (Sever's Disease):** This is common in young athletes and is caused by inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. Adequate rest, proper footwear, and stretching exercises can alleviate symptoms.

4. **Ingrown Toenails:** Toenails that grow into the skin, causing pain and possible infection.Cut nails straight across and avoid tight footwear. Seek medical advice if there are signs of infection.

5. **Fungal Infections (Athlete's Foot):** A fungal infection causing itching, redness, and peeling, often between the toes. Keep feet clean and dry, use antifungal powder, and encourage children to wear sandals in communal areas.

6. **Metatarsal Fractures:** Breaks in the long bones of the foot, often due to direct impact. Ensure proper footwear and avoid playing on hard surfaces. Seek medical attention for persistent pain or swelling.

7. **Arch Pain:** Discomfort in the arch area, often from overuse or improper footwear. Choose supportive shoes, avoid playing on hard surfaces, and incorporate rest days to allow for recovery.

8. **Tendinitis:** Inflammation of the tendons in the foot or ankle due to overuse. Rest from activities that aggravate the pain, apply ice, and consider physical therapy if necessary.

Preventative Measures:

1. **Proper Footwear:** Invest in high-quality boots that offer good support and fit well. Replace them as your child grows to ensure continuous support. Boots have a tendency to be narrow fitting, which can lead to ingrown toe nails. Be mindful of this when shopping for boots.

2. **Foot Hygiene:** Teach your child the importance of keeping their feet clean and dry to prevent infections. Regularly check their feet for any signs of issues.

3. **Warm-Up and Cool-Down:** Encourage your child to properly warm up before and cool down after playing. Stretching exercises can improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injuries.

4. ** ** Monitor Foot Health:** Regularly check children’s feet for any signs of discomfort and address them promptly to prevent long-term issues.

5. **Rest and Recovery:** Ensure your child takes adequate rest between games and training sessions. Overtraining can lead to chronic injuries.

By taking these precautions, we can help our children enjoy the game while minimising the risk of foot-related problems!

07/09/2024

👣Your body is a highly skilled fighter and maker of armor. Take corns and calluses, for example. Both conditions are your body’s way of dealing with repeated friction due to things like improperly fitting shoes and physical activity. In essence, your feet begin to build up thick deposits of dead skin cells to protect the affected area from further pain and irritation. Isn’t that cool!

👣Because corns and calluses arise from similar circumstances we often put them in the same category, and therefore many people believe they are the same thing. However, as any foot health professional will tell you, while they are both a type of keratosis, a callus is not the same thing as a corn.

👣Difference Number One: Location
Both corns and calluses are types of hyperkeratosis, which is the medical term for thick and hardened skin. However, calluses are rough and hardened bumps that commonly form on the bottom and sides of the feet from repeated friction, dry skin and other irritation. They generally appear on parts of the foot that bear weight, hence their appearance in plantar places like on the heels and ball of the foot. Whereas corns, on the other hand (or foot, in this case), are hardened bumps that typically appear on non-weight bearing parts of the feet, like the side of a toenail or in between the toes.

👣Difference Number Two:

both corns and calluses are bumps of skin that have a white or yellow wax-like appearance, but calluses tend to be wide, flat tough bumps an inch or more in diameter, while corns tend to be small round bumps with a hard center (or core) surrounded by red, inflamed skin. They are similar to a blister, except blisters (which are also sometimes confused for corns) are protective bumps filled with clear liquid.

👣Difference Number Three: Pain Level
A callus generally causes little to no pain, while corns usually range from being slightly painful to full on excruciating, depending on their location. For example, corns located between the fourth and fifth toe are called Heloma Molle and are particularly painful. However, a callosity (another word for callus) can also cause pain if it continues to grow and begins to irritate surrounding bone and nerves.

We can help you figure out what’s what, and also help to alleviate any discomfort from either a callus or a corn.

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05/09/2024

🤸‍♀️No, I’m not talking about doing back flips in your living room! (Please don’t try that!)

Foot gymnastics are games and exercises created to help develop and strengthen feet as well as the ankles and lower legs. Though the barefoot games are beneficial for both adults and children, gymnastics activities are especially helpful for growing kids who engage in demanding sports or who are displaying signs of flat feet or gait problems. Gymnastics games can help keep the structure of children's feet healthy and strong.

Here’s a few ideas of what games can be played to help strengthen those tootsies!

👣Timed Toe Pickup
Spread several small objects (Lego, pebbles, walnuts, etc) on the ground next to a bucket, set and timer, and then have everyone involved in the game pick up and deposit as many of the objects as they can using only their toes within the allotted time limit. The person with the highest number of objects wins. This can be played alone by trying to beat your last high number.

👣Toe Stacks
Pick up items with your toes and try to stack them. The person with the highest stack wins. Objects good for this activity include plastic cups, pieces of paper and baby blocks.

👣Toe-Heel
Trying to keep the smoothest balance possible, lift all of your toes off the ground until you’re standing only on your heels. Hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds, and slowly switch positions so you’re standing on your tiptoes for 5 to 10 seconds. Continue alternating back and forth until someone loses his or her balance.

Enjoy and good luck!

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29/07/2024

Your feet are prone to feeling cold; the problem affects everyone from time to time. On a chilly day, your body reacts to the drop in temperature by constricting the blood vessels in your extremities. This keeps as much warm blood as possible circulating in your head and torso so that your vital organs can continue working properly. The downside is numb toes!

However, if your feet feel cold all the time this could be a sign of a medical condition and you should seek advice from a professional.

👣 Poor circulation - If you have poor circulation in your feet, they won’t receive enough warmth from your blood so will be unable to maintain a normal temperature. This can be caused by your lifestyle or an underlying medical condition such as peripheral arterial disease.
👣 Anaemia - You’re anaemic if you have too few red blood cells to supply your body with enough oxygen and warmth.
👣 Hypothyroidism - This means your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of the vital thyroid hormones. As a result, your body struggles to turn food into energy and its functions slow down. It may be unable to pump blood efficiently or maintain a normal temperature. Your extremities suffer, especially your feet.
👣 Raynaud’s Disease - the small blood vessels in their extremities are oversensitive to drops in temperature. Those vessels go into spasms, becoming excessively, painfully constricted.
👣 Diabeties - If your body struggles to regulate blood sugar levels due to diabetes, your circulation and nervous system could be compromised. Your feet may be cold all the time due to poor blood flow. Alternatively, nerve damage in your lower limbs (a form of peripheral neuropathy) may make you think your feet are cold when they’re actually warm.

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24/07/2024

Uric acid crystals are created by the body from the food we eat and are normally filtered out by our kidneys. For a variety of reasons, the body may not be able to as effectively filter these out and this can then cause gout. Gout is a build up of uric acid around joints in the body, and in a lot of cases in their toe joints. This can cause the joint to be inflamed and painful.

The reasons your kidneys may not be functioning at optimum level may be because of:

- Diuretic medications, like water pills
- High alcohol consumption
- Genetics
- Hypothyroidism
- Drugs that suppress the immune system
- Niacin, or vitamin B-3
- Obesity
- Psoriasis
- Purine-rich diet, including liver, game meat, anchovies, sardines, gravy, dried beans and peas and mushrooms
- Renal insufficiency: kidneys can't filter waste

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23/07/2024

🦶Do you find yourself suffering from itchy feet at night when they are warm in bed? 🦶Do you have flaky skin on your feet and no matter how much you exfoliate and moisturise they are still white and scaly?

It could possibly be athletes foot! 🍄🍄🍄

One of the main symptoms of Athlete's foot is itchy white patches between your toes. It can also cause sore and flaky patches on your feet. Athlete's foot can also affect your soles or sides of your feet. It sometimes causes fluid-filled blisters.
If it's not treated, the infection can spread to your toenails and cause a fungal nail infection.
It’s unlikely to get better on its own so it’s best to do something about it asap!

👩‍⚕️You can buy antifungals from your pharmacy and they normally come in cream, spray or powder form and can take a week or more to work.

Some tips are:

✅Do dry your feet after washing them, particularly between your toes – dab them dry rather than rubbing them
✅Do use a separate towel for your feet and wash it regularly
✅Do take your shoes off when at home
✅Do wear clean socks every day – cotton socks are best

❌Don’t scratch affected skin – this can spread it to other parts of your body
❌ Don’t walk around barefoot – wear flip-flops in places like changing rooms and showers
❌ Don’t share towels, socks or shoes with other people
❌ Don’t wear shoes that make your feet hot and sweaty

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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