The Footworks

12/04/2026

We offer coverage with leading insurers including Westfield, WPA, Aviva, and AXA PPP. For more information, please get in touch with our practice.

11/04/2026

New Archie’s colour in stock!! This seasons trend. (Brown) other colours also available to purchase. Flip flops £30 sliders £35

11/04/2026

Tired of waiting for your NHS podiatry appointment? Experience prompt care and get the relief you’ve been longing for! 👣

At The Footworks Podiatry and Foot Health Clinic in Ravenshead, our highly skilled team specialises in nail surgery, offering fast appointments with a focus on compassionate care.
Don’t hesitate, make contact and be pain free.
01623 794466

11/04/2026

Something to think about …

Losing just 10 pounds can relieve 40 pounds of pressure from your knees because of a 4-to-1 ratio between body weight and joint stress during daily activities like walking.

This happens because the knee functions as a complex lever where the forces of gravity and muscle contractions—specifically from the quadriceps and hamstrings—multiply the actual weight the joint must support.

For every single pound lost, you remove roughly 4 pounds of compressive force with every step.

Since the average person takes 5,000 to 6,000 steps a day, losing 10 pounds eliminates hundreds of thousands of pounds of cumulative pressure daily, significantly slowing the wear and tear on cartilage and helping to prevent osteoarthritis.

The physical relief is even greater during more strenuous movements, as activities like climbing or descending stairs can increase knee pressure to 3 or 4 times your total body weight.

Beyond simply reducing mechanical weight, losing body fat also lowers systemic inflammation.

Because fat tissue is biologically active, it releases chemicals that can damage joint tissue over time.

By reducing these inflammatory markers, weight loss provides a double benefit of both physical pressure relief and biological protection for your joints, leading to a major reduction in chronic pain.

18/03/2026

Sun is shining!! You know what that means…..
The Archies are out

04/03/2026

Fantastic couple of days at The Foot and Ankle show in Liverpool. Learning new skills, keeping up to date with new procedures and networking. Made lots of new podiatry friends. 👣

14/02/2026

New colour coming soon. 👣

07/01/2026

Raynaud’s awareness 👣

11/12/2025

10/12/2025

Do you have foot pain or finding it difficult to reach your feet? We now have availability for home visits in your area 👣 clinic based in Ravenshead. Message or 📞 to book.
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25/11/2025

Podiatrists fix feet.
Don’t suffer, contact to book. 01623 794466

24/11/2025

Winter is here, no more shaving!!