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Here at Gait Wise we can support you with all your podiatry and chiropody needs. From regular footcare to more specialist treatments we are here to help.

We can also treat musculo-skeletal issues and are a leading supplier locally for orthotic insoles

31/12/2024

Thank you all so much for your support this year.
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2025!
Happy new year 🥳🥳

25/12/2024

Have a very Merry Christmas from Gait Wise

10/11/2024

Remembrance Sunday

05/11/2024

With Winter vast approaching, here are some tips on how to keep your feet healthy and warm ❄️

1) The correct footwear is essential in winter for keeping your feet warm and dry.
So for wet weather.. wear robust wellies with warm cotton/woolen socks. In icy conditions, wear solid walking shoes. This will reduce the risk of slipping. Indoors, wear slippers with a fleece like lining to keep your feet and warm.

2) Choose the right shoe that fits your feet to reduce blisters and rubs, calluses and ingrown toenails.

3) Wear suitable socks for the winter. They should have a high percentage of natural fiber. This will keep the warmth in and should prevent your feet from getting damp.

4) Wear insoles for added comfort and arch support.

5) Take care of your shoes. Clean after every outing.

6) Keep your feet clean. Wash your feet daily in warm, soapy water then dry thoroughly, especially in-between your toes.

7) Trim your toenails. Cut your toenails straight across the top and do not dig into the corners. File your nails after cutting to reduce discomfort from the nails catching on your socks. If you have poor vision or unable to reach your feet then please seek professional help. This will help prevent ingrown toenails and damaging your nail.

😎 Remove hard skin and moisturise your feet. The cold temperatures and change in humidity lead dry skin. Dry skin comes through the lack of the body being able to keep the moisturise in the skin. Moisturising your feet will soften the hard skin and make it easier to do those walks. Do not apply the cream or moisturizer in-between your toes as this will increase the risk of fungal infection.
This isn't recommended for people if you have diabetes, poor circulation or are immune compromised. We would recommend you see a podiatrist.

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from Gait Wise

28/10/2024

How to avoid….. warts and verruca.

Warts are small lumps that usually develop on the hands and feet. A verruca is a wart that usually develop on the soles of feet.
Warts and verrucas are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus).
There are 4 types of warts caused by HPV:
Common warts, verruca (plantar wart), plane warts (flat wart), and ge***al warts.
Most verruca and warts go away themselves. However, there is medicine for treating warts and verruca. You can get creams, gels and medical plasters which you can get over the counter pharmacy.
Cryotherapy is the process of freezing your wart so it can fall off.

How to avoid warts.
Don't share towels, shoes or socks. Do not scratch or pick your wart or verruca as it will spread. If you have a verruca or warts on your fingers, don't bite or suck you finger.

14/10/2024

Happy AHP's Day

Today we thank all Allied health professions for all their amazing hard work they put in day to day.

12/09/2024

Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves that are damaged or destroyed don’t work. They will send pain signals when there is no reason, or they won’t send pain signals when you have an injury.
This can occur in your arms, hands, legs, feet, face, mouth, or internal organs. This can be caused by an injury, systemic illness, vitamin deficiency or an inherited disorder.
In our body there are three types of nerves: motor, sensory, and autonomic.
Motor: nerves responsible for movement
Sensory: nerves responsible for sensory information, such as hot or cold, pain, touch, etc.
Autonomic: nerves that are responsible for body processes such as breathing.
Motor neuropathy symptoms can include: muscle cramps, twitching, muscles weakness, paralysis, foot drop (difficulty lifting or moving your feet), and muscle wasting.
Sensory neuropathy symptoms can include: pins and needles, numbness, reduces sensations to hot or cold or pain, increases pain from things that should cause pain such as light touch, loss of balance.
Autonomic neuropathy symptoms include: constipation, bloating or belching or feeling sickness, faint or dizziness upon standing, rapid heart rate, sweating too little or too much, difficulty emptying bladder completely.
Seek medical attention if you notice unusual tingling, or weakness in your hands or feet.
Making heathy lifestyle choices can help support your nerve health.
Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Exercising regularly and avoiding factors that may cause damage.

10/09/2024

How to avoid…… Hammertoes
A hammertoes is a joint on your toe that points up instead of laying flat. There are three types of hammertoes:
Flexible hammertoes- still developing so the affected toes are still able to move at the joint.
Semi-rigid- starting to stiffen.
Rigid hammertoes- can no longer move because the tendons and soft tissues have tightened.
People who wear high heels or unsupportive shoes are more likely to develop hammertoes.
The cause of hammertoes can be genetic, due to poor shoes (too narrow or Ill fitted shoes with little or no support), neuromuscular disease, and trauma.
For correction or surgery of hammertoes:
You can receive surgery if the pain is too severe, have customer inserts/ orthotic devices, take pain relief (anti inflammatory drugs), taping your toes, or insulating padding.
How to reduce the risk:
Wear sensible and supportive shoes, use pumice stone after warm baths, and foot exercise.

06/09/2024

Did you know….
Toenails grow more slowly than fingernails - approximately 1mm per month. It takes 5 - 6 months to grow an entirely new toenail.

01/01/2024

Thank you all so much for your support this year. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024!
Happy new year 🥳🥳

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Newcastle Under Lyme

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm

Website

http://www.gaitguys.co.uk/

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