Footsmiths

17/10/2025

Hallux Valgus (Commonly Known as a Bunion)

Hallux valgus is where the big toe begins to deviate towards the second toe. Over time, this causes the joint at the base of the big toe to protrude outward, often resulting in pain, inflammation, and difficulty with footwear.

Common Symptoms:
• A visible bony bump on the side of the big toe joint
• Pain, swelling, or redness around the joint
• Difficulty walking or wearing certain shoes
• Stiffness or reduced mobility in the big toe

How We Can Help:
Our experienced podiatrist, Kathryn, provides personalised management plans for hallux valgus, which may include:

✔️ Footwear assessment and advice
✔️ Tailored exercise and strengthening programmes
✔️ Biomechanical assessment and potential insoles to aid function
✔️ Onward referral for surgical intervention

Whether your bunion is in the early stages or causing ongoing discomfort, timely intervention can significantly improve your mobility and reduce pain.

Book an appointment with Kathryn today and take the first step toward more comfortable, pain-free feet.

📞 01933 664444
📧 info@wollastontc.co.uk

10/10/2025

Your wellies are plotting revenge… one frozen toe at a time 🥶👢

When you leave your boots outside in the cold, they don’t just get frosty - they get vengeful.

Cold, damp footwear = a perfect recipe for chilblains, numb toes, and unhappy feet.

Bring your shoes inside, dry them out, and make sure they are warm again before you put them back on!

Keep your feet cosy this winter!

Press follow to make sure you are up to date with all my tips this winter!

Kathryn
HCPC Registered Podiatrist

Podiatry appointments available with me in Oundle, Wollaston and Weldon Northamptonshire, UK

(Thanks to for the inspiration!)

09/10/2025

dear Colleagues from all over the world 🌍 thanks for sharing the International Podiatry Day celebration and the unifying passion for Podiatry. let PODIATRY SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE 🦶🏼👨🏼‍⚕️🤗🥳

08/10/2025

Saving soles across the UK! 🇬🇧

🌍 Part 2 celebrating International Podiatry Day! And the fantastic pods across the UK keeping our nation on its feet. Preventing pain, improving mobility, and changing lives one step at a time.

❓Has a podiatrist helped you or a loved one before? Share your story below 👇

🦶 Let’s shine a light on the impact of foot health and the professionals who make it happen.

Kathryn 👣
HCPC Registered Podiatrist

Thanks to: kaiti_noble Lisa Stalton for taking part ☺️

08/10/2025

🌍 Who keeps the world on its feet?

👣 We do! Podiatrists!

🦶 From injury prevention to long-term mobility, podiatrists play a vital role in keeping people active, healthy, and independent.

🎉 Happy International Podiatry Day to all the pods across the globe. 🌎 Today, we celebrate the foot experts who support each step we take! 👣

🙏 Thank you to all of the brilliant podiatrists in this reel for taking part and raising awareness of our profession.









(Watch out for part 2, later today, sharing more wonderful podiatrists with you!).

Kathryn 👣
HCPC Registered Podiatrist

07/10/2025

“Go wherever the wind takes you” 🍃

👣 Hopefully to your podiatrist to get your feet checked. 😁

🦶 You only get one pair of feet - don’t wait until they hurt to care for them.

🗓️ Podiatry appointments are every Tuesday and Wednesday, and frequently Mondays and Friday evenings.

I can’t wait to meet you.

Kathryn 👣
HCPC Registered Podiatrist
Northamptonshire, UK

21/07/2025

Footsmiths X Els Bakes

🍰 Attention clients. We’ve partnered with Northamptonshire’s favourite . Treat your feet and your tastebuds!

🦶 Book your podiatry appointment with us this month (July) and get a voucher for a FREE coffee or cake* to use at their lovely pink shop in Wollaston! This is to celebrate podiatry appointments being available on WEDNESDAYS now, as well as the usual TUESDAYS. (Some MONDAY and FRIDAY EVENING appointments are often available too, please enquire).

🎟️ Appointments and vouchers are limited - don’t miss this sweet opportunity!

🧁 Call 01933 664444 to book or use the booking link in our bio. To claim this offer comment ELS BAKES as a note when booking online, and if booking over the phone let the reception team know when booking.

I can’t wait to meet you!

Kathryn
HCPC Registered Podiatrist

*vouchers will be issued for the value of £3.50 to spend at Els Bakes on what you wish. Available to new and existing Footsmiths patients.

13/03/2025

22/10/2024

Can kids see Podiatrists?

Yes!

There are many reasons children attend podiatry appointments. Podiatrists certainly don’t just treat adults.

🐨 Verrucae
🦄 Sweaty feet
🦋 Heel pain
🦖 Ingrowing toe nails
🪼 Concerns about walking style
🦦 Trouble getting school shoes
🐼 Reassurance

These are just a few of the reasons children come and see us.

Half term is the perfect time to pop in and get those little feet checked over.

I will always be gentle and encouraging. I love helping and reassuring the young patients who come and see me.

Oh and I have stickers, lots of stickers 😁

Get in touch today to make an appointment.

Kathryn 👣
HCPC Registered Podiatrist

21/10/2024

Appointments are available with me at Oundle Osteopaths on Fridays, and Saturday mornings by request.

How important is footwear in preventing knee, hip and back pain?
The choice of Your footwear can have a big impact on the function of your knees, hip and back, not just your feet and ankles.

👠High heels can lead to tightening of the calf muscles, altered weight bearing onto the front foot, and fractures and sprains if the wearer falls or twists awkwardly.
🥿Very flat shoes can aggravate plantar fasciitis, where a small heel may be helpful, and shoes with a poor foot bed or insufficient padding in the sole can cause metatarsal pain.
👟Trainers that are past their best may no longer hold the heel in a position of optimum alignment, and a floppy heel cradle and a collapsed arch support can contribute to knee and hip pain when running as the foot may over pronate.

🔸Certain foot issues can be alleviated through osteopathic assessment and treatment, while others may require the specialised care of a podiatrist.
We have Footsmiths podiatrist clinic at Oundle osteopaths on Fridays.

If you have a problem with your feet please feel free to contact us to book an appointment. 📞01832 272527.

17/10/2024

Podiatry themed Pumpkins! 🎃

This was a previous year’s creation. I need to get my thinking cap on for this year!

Has anyone planned this year’s pumpkin yet?

Let’s hear your gourd ideas 😉 🎃 👻

Kathryn 👣

16/10/2024

EVENING PODIATRY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK .

Friday 25th October evening appointments are open for booking now.

If you have been wanting to book with me at Wollaston for a while and can’t make day time appointments now is the time to book! Perfect timing if you have a half term holiday planned too!

Any foot issues you have from simple nail cutting, to concerns about your body’s biomechanics, I can help.

Call the friendly reception team on 01933 664444 to book in, or book in online using the link in the bio.

Kathryn 👣