Cockermouth Podiatry

27/04/2026

Our wonderful Podiatrist Freya volunteered at the London Marathon yesterday helping people’s lower limbs🦶🏼🇬🇧

Freya is back in the clinic next week and looking forward to seeing all her patients and telling them all about her travels🌍✈️

26/04/2026

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon today.
Freya Holmes is back in the uk from her travelling and is volunteering with the Royal College of Podiatry team.
She’s back in Cumbria on Tuesday and you can ask her all about it when you see her.

Meet the volunteer podiatry team for the 2026 TCS London Marathon! Podiatrists from across the U.K. join podiatry students from the University of Brighton, University of Northampton, The University of Salford and Health Sciences University to provide medical services to over 59,000 people taking part today. Good luck to everyone taking part!
📷 Matt Fitzpatrick

23/04/2026

We have an INTERNET problem at Derwent House, Cockermouth.
Our IT service , INTEGRITY (Carlisle) are working on the issue.
Please be patient and kind to the reception staff while the situation is rectified.

Thank you

22/04/2026

A reduced range of motion at the 1st metatarsal joint, ankle and hip can result in foot problems and later foot deformities.
An HCPC Regd Podiatrist, can assess your joints, foot function and gait, (musculoskeletal assessment), then discuss with you any options available to improve gait, reduce pain and prevent foot, ankle and lower limb problems.

20/04/2026

Is any of our patients running the London Marathon?

Taper week and suddenly everything starts to ache? 👀👣

If you’re heading into the London Marathon, you might notice a few unexpected niggles appearing.

This is actually really common.

During taper:
• Your training load drops
• Your body starts to recover
• You become more aware of small aches and pains

Those niggles were often already there you’re just noticing them more now.

It can also be linked to:
👣 Changes in tissue loading
👣 Reduced adrenaline from training
👣 Slight changes in movement or routine

The key is knowing the difference:
✔️ Mild discomfort = normal
⚠️ Sharp or worsening pain = get it checked

Trust your training, don’t panic, and keep things simple this week.

13/04/2026

The view from our Greta Gardens clinic is pretty special… then I went on 2 homevisits and the views were spectacular, with a red squirrel to end a perfect day at work

13/04/2026

Spring is here 🌸👣

As the weather changes, it’s the perfect time to start paying a little more attention to your feet.

Switching shoes, increasing activity and warmer conditions can all impact foot health.

A few simple steps can make a big difference:
✔️ Check your shoes are still supportive
✔️ Keep your feet dry and comfortable
✔️ Stay on top of nail care
✔️ Don’t ignore any pain or changes

Looking after your feet now can help prevent problems later.

Book in at Cockermouth Podiatry 💚

📞01900 826980

10/04/2026

A lovely review for our wonderful podiatrist Gaia💚🦶🏼

07/04/2026

This little rhyme is how we all remembered the anatomical structures posterior to the medial malleolus… (inside of ankle)
I remember in 1986, my tutor telling me the “Tom, Dick and Very Nervous Harry”.
There were so many more of these to help us all remember our anatomy.
We need to know the structures, their action, origin, insertion, nerve supply etc..

03/04/2026

🌸🐰 Happy Easter from Cockermouth Podiatry! 🐣🌼

We hope you all have a lovely, relaxing Easter filled with plenty of treats and time with loved ones.

Please note that we are currently closed for the Easter break, but we will be back open on Tuesday 7th April.

If you need to get in touch, we’ll respond as soon as we return. If you have any lower limb emergency’s go to A & E.

Wishing you a happy, healthy Easter! 💐

02/04/2026

19/03/2026

🦶🏼What is a verruca?

A verruca is a lesion that appears on the bottom of the foot, caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They can sometimes look like small, rough patches of skin with tiny black dots and may become painful when walking or standing.

⚡ How does Swift treatment help?

Swift is an advanced microwave therapy that works by delivering a precise dose of energy into the verruca. This stimulates your body’s natural immune response, helping it recognise and fight off the virus more effectively.

✔️ Quick treatment
✔️ No needles or downtime
✔️ Targets the root cause

If you’re struggling with stubborn verrucas, Swift could be the solution 👣

📩 Get in touch to find out more or book your appointment today!
📞01900 826980