A-Foot Chiropodists & Podiatrists

22/07/2025

Useful information for those with suspect peripheral arterial disease. The ABPI how it is done and what it means. https://www.facebook.com/share/19dc2rELFY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

ABPI (Ankle brachial pressure Index) - Is the ratio of the Systolic blood pressure at the ankle to that in the arm .

ABPI values Clinical interpretation:
0.5-0.7 -Claudication
0.3-0.5 - Rest pain
< 0.3 - Gangrene

16/07/2025

For diabetes care? A beauty salon? NHS Hull podiatry are you insane?

14/07/2025

Absolutely brilliant News! Corker of a charity and it’s amazing founder Paul Spence!

06/07/2025

🌟 Your Feet Are the Foundation of Healthy Legs! 🌟

👣 Ever wondered why foot pain can lead to aching legs, sore knees, or pins and needles? It’s all connected by nerves called dermatomes, running like invisible pathways along your lower limbs.

😣 When your feet aren’t properly supported, everything above them has to work harder. Over time, this can cause:
✅ Foot & ankle pain
✅ Knee discomfort
✅ Hip strain
✅ Nerve irritation & cramping

🦶 At A-Foot Podiatrists, we specialise in lower limb biomechanics. Our podiatric biomechanical assessments with resultant orthoses may help:
💫 Improve foot & leg alignment
💫 Reduce joint pressure
💫 Ease nerve-related pain & fatigue
💫 Restore natural, pain-free movement

✨ Align your lower limbs and feel the difference from the ground up!

📞 Book your professional assessment today with A-Foot Podiatrists and step into comfort. ☎️07896 211600 or 01482 871500 for an appointment
www.podiatryhull.com

02/06/2025

🚨🦶🧠Best get your feet in order to keep the cognitive function of your brain!

Alzheimer’s is now being called Type 3 Diabetes.

Exercise is crucial and so are healthy feet! 👣

☎️07896 211600 or 01482 871505 to book an appointment at our Hull Clinics.

Or visit www.podiatryhull.com
etc

🚨 Sharpen your brainpower in minutes with exercise 🏃‍♀️ 🤯

NEW summarising the first meta-review on acute exercise and cognition 🧠

Full article ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dJNvTK

01/06/2025

🎉 Exciting News from A-Foot Podiatrists! 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) will be available at our clinic starting 9th June 2025! 🙌

Following the completion of my certified training in shockwave therapy (5 hours CPD ✔️ with an 80% exam pass rate ✔️), I’m thrilled to bring this cutting-edge treatment to our patients in Hull.

🔹 What is Shockwave Therapy?
It’s a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate healing in chronic soft tissue injuries, tendon problems and plantar fasciitis.

🔹 Benefits Include:
✅ Pain relief without injections or surgery
✅ Faster recovery for heel, Achilles, and tendon issues
✅ Improves mobility and quality of life
✅ Boosts natural tissue repair and collagen production

🔹 Ideal for:
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Heel pain
• Shin splints
• Chronic tendon pain

📆 Appointments available from 9th June – places limited due to high demand!

📍 Clinics at Redwood Glades, Leads Road and Cecil Gardens, Hawthorn Avenue in Hull.
📞 Call 07896 211600 or visit www.podiatryhull.com to book now!

25/05/2025

Cancers can appear on the feet - so check regularly - top and sole of foot.

https://www.facebook.com/share/14qT7ahUSv/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Over 99% of patients whose melanoma is detected early survive at least 5 years. The survival rate then drops to:

➡️ 75% if the disease reaches the lymph nodes; and
➡️ 35% if it spreads to distant organs.

Check out this poster by the Irish Cancer Society for more information on the ‘ABCDE’ method to be Skin Smart 👀https://www.cancer.ie/sites/default/files/2022-04/Melanoma_Awareness_Poster_2021.pdf

27/04/2025

Hopefully a game changer discovery for my patients who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis 🙏

In a major scientific leap, researchers have identified two gut bacteria strains that may trigger multiple sclerosis (MS) — opening the door to new treatments or even prevention.

👥 Studying 81 identical twin pairs (where one had MS and the other didn’t), scientists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich found key differences in their gut microbiomes.

🚨 The culprits?
Eisenbergiella tayi and Lachnoclostridium — both significantly more common in those with MS. When introduced to mice, these strains triggered MS-like symptoms.

💡 This is the strongest evidence yet linking the gut to MS. By targeting the microbiome, we may soon be able to slow—or stop—MS in its tracks.

🦠 The gut-brain connection just got even more real.