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At The Foot Health Practice, we’re dedicated to keeping your feet healthy, comfortable, and pain-free.

With expert care and a commitment to excellence, we offer tailored treatments to support mobility and well-being.

04/09/2025

Struggling with thick toenails that are hard to cut? ✂️👣

Thickened toenails can happen for many reasons – from past injury and fungal infections to natural changes as we get older. They can become tough, uncomfortable, and difficult to manage at home.

At The Foot Health Practice, we use professional equipment to safely reduce and trim thickened nails, helping to keep your feet comfortable and easier to manage between visits.

✅ Safe and gentle care
✅ Relief from pressure and discomfort
✅ Ongoing advice for keeping nails healthy

If you or someone you care for is finding nail care tricky, we’re here to help. Book an appointment today and give your feet the attention they deserve.

📞 07303 066673
🌐 www.thefoot-healthpractice.co.uk

31/08/2025

🚩External Pressures & Foot Ulcers

Did you know that ulcers on the feet don’t just come from walking? 👣
External pressure is a big risk too — especially if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or reduced sensation in your feet.

Common causes include:
🚩Heels pressing on the bed during long periods of rest
🚩Wheelchair footplates or hard surfaces
🚩Tight bandages, casts, or splints
🚩Poorly fitting footwear or straps that rub

👉 Daily foot checks and good positioning can make a huge difference in preventing problems.
👵👴 If you have elderly relatives, check their feet regularly — they may not notice small changes that can quickly turn into something serious.

💡 If you’re worried about pressure or changes in your feet, book an appointment — early care prevents complications.

14/08/2025

🌟 Patient Feedback Spotlight 🌟

We love hearing from our patients — your words keep us motivated to deliver the very best care every single day! 💙

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experience at The Foot Health Practice. 👣

13/08/2025

Now that’s a corn! 🌽👣

This patient came to us with a particularly large, deep corn on the tip of their toe — one of the biggest we’ve seen in a while! It had been causing constant discomfort and making even short walks unpleasant.

With gentle, skilled treatment, we removed the hard central core and relieved the pressure instantly. The difference was immediate, and our patient left feeling much more comfortable.

Corns don’t shrink on their own, and the longer they’re left, the more painful they can become. If you’ve got a stubborn one, we can help!

08/08/2025

🔍 It’s More Than Just Feet… 👣

During a recent appointment at The Foot Health Practice, we spotted a suspicious lesion on a patient’s shin — something he’d noticed, but wasn’t sure about.

Thanks to our knowledge and training in lower limb health, we recognised that it didn’t look quite right. We referred him for further investigation — and it was confirmed to be skin cancer.

Fortunately, it was caught early, and he’s now receiving the treatment he needs with a very positive prognosis.

This is exactly why podiatrists study in depth — not just to look after toenails and hard skin, but to be able to examine and understand all pathologies of the lower limb, including dermatological, neurological, vascular and musculoskeletal concerns.

Whether it’s a mole, sore, rash or unexplained mark — if it’s below the knee, it’s within our scope to assess. And when we see something that raises concern, we act quickly.

✅ Regular check-ups matter — not just for comfort, but for your health.
✅ Don’t ignore unusual changes in your skin.
✅ We’re trained to spot the signs others might miss.

Your feet and legs deserve attention too.
🧡 Early detection can save lives.

06/08/2025

✨ Toenail Transformation! ✨

This week we carried out another toenail reconstruction for a patient who was feeling self-conscious about their damaged nail.

The result? A natural-looking nail that’s comfortable, breathable, and ready for open-toe shoes again! 👣💅

If you’re hiding your feet due to thickened, damaged, or missing nails — we can help.

05/08/2025

🦶Thickened, Discoloured Toenails? You’re Not Alone

This lovely patient visited us today with a long-standing fungal nail infection, medically known as onychomycosis. The toenails were severely thickened, brittle, and discoloured — a common presentation that can cause discomfort, embarrassment, and difficulty with footwear.

Using specialist tools and gentle techniques, we painlessly reduced the nail thickness, removed as much fungal debris as possible, and provided guidance on how to support healthier nail regrowth at home.

If your toenails are thick, yellow, or uncomfortable — don’t suffer in silence. Professional care can make a world of difference, both medically and cosmetically.

📍 Denver Windmill, Downham Market
📞 Message us to book an appointment or for more info

01/08/2025

I always appreciate it when patients take the time to share their experience.

It’s a real privilege to do what I do and support people on their foot health journey 💙👣 Here’s what one lovely patient had to say after their recent visit. . .

31/07/2025

👣 Patient Success Story! 👣

This patient came to us with severely cracked heels, thinking it was just dry skin — but on closer inspection, we identified an underlying fungal infection (Athlete’s Foot) that was contributing to the problem.

Once we treated the infection and introduced Dermatonics 25% Urea Heel Balm as part of their daily routine, the results were remarkable.

✨ Their feet are now crack-free, smooth, and healthier than ever — and they were amazed at the transformation!

Many people don’t realise that persistent dry or cracked skin on the feet could be more than just dryness. If your dry skin isn’t improving, it’s worth getting them checked.

📍 The Foot Health Practice – Sluice Road, Denver
📞 07303 066673

25/07/2025

🦠 FUNGAL INFECTIONS – What’s Lurking on Your Feet? 🦶
At The Foot Health Practice in Denver, we regularly see fungal infections affecting the skin and nails – and it’s not always as straightforward as it looks!

Here are a few common fungal pathogens we encounter:

🔸 Trichophyton rubrum – The most frequent cause of athlete’s foot and fungal toenails. It thrives in warm, damp environments like trainers and socks.
🔸 Trichophyton interdigitale – Typically found between the toes, leading to itchy, peeling skin.
🔸 Candida albicans – Often overlooked, this yeast can affect nails, especially if there’s prolonged moisture or an underlying health issue.
🔸 Epidermophyton floccosum – A less common but still troublesome fungus, usually affecting the skin.

👣 Top Tips to Protect Your Feet:
✔️ Dry between your toes properly
✔️ Change socks daily – more often if you’re active
✔️ Avoid sharing nail tools or footwear
✔️ Seek early treatment for any changes in the nail colour, thickness or shape

Worried about your feet or nails? Book in for a professional assessment – we’ll identify the problem and help you take the right steps forward.

📍 The Foot Health Practice, Sluice Road, Denver
📞 07303 066673
📩 Send us a message to book or chat!

17/07/2025

Kind words from one of our lovely clients 💬
Your feedback means the world to us – thank you for trusting The Foot Health Practice 💙

16/07/2025

🦶 Keep Filing That Foot Bump? It Might Be a Wart 🦶

Today at The Foot Health Practice, we took a close look at a lesion on the top of a patient’s foot using our dermatoscope — and although it didn’t look like much on the surface, the magnified view showed telltale signs of a wart (verruca).

This is something we hear often:
👉 “I’ve been filing it for weeks, but it keeps coming back!”

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Warts can be sneaky—especially on areas like the dorsum (top) of the foot, where they don’t always look like the classic flat verruca with “black dots.” This difference is simply due to their location. Verrucas are flat and sometimes have black dots because they grow on the soles of your feet, where they are exposed to the pressure of your body weight. This pressure can cause blood to become trapped within the verruca, causing that “black dot” appearance.

The good news? We offer Verrutop®, a modern, non-invasive wart treatment that:
✔️ Doesn’t require freezing or needles
✔️ Is quick and painless
✔️ Targets even persistent verrucae

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Sluice Road
Downham Market
PE380EG

Website

http://thefoot-healthpractice.co.uk/

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