Feet Street, Author at Feet Street Podiatry - Cregagh Road, Rosetta, Ravenhill Road, Castlereagh Road, Woodstock Road, East Belfast Chiropody Clinic

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Swift Verruca Treatments in Belfast

Feet Street Podiatry Clinics in South & East Belfast offer Swift verruca treatment, a new technology developed in the UK, which has been licensed for the general treatment of verrucae and warts in podiatry. Swift verruca treatment Swift verruca treatment uses microwave energy delivered through a special probe applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue. Microwaves work by generating heat in the wart/verruca, focused under the probe, to a maximum depth of 5mm.Microwaves love water and when the electric field is applied, local water dipoles (H2O) try to align with field but lag slightly behind causing collision between molecules and therefore generating heat. To benefit from this revolutionary treatment, please book an appointment Who can benefit? Almost anyone who has stubborn warts and verrucae can benefit from Swift. There…

25Oct 2022 by Feet Street

Phits custom 3D-printed insoles at Feet Street Podiatry

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THE FUTURE STARTS NOW!We are very proud to offer Phits custom 3D-printed insoles at Feet Street Podiatry Phits orthotics use the most technologically advanced materials on the market for optimal patient outcomes! Get in touch if you are struggling with foot pain or would like to find out more about how Phits insoles can help you! You can book an appointment to discuss and find helpful footcare advice on our website Book An Appointment

22Oct 2022 by Feet Street

East Belfast Podiatry Clinic – now offers 3D printed orthotics

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Feet Street Podiatry Clinic offers the latest in 3D printed @phits orthotics which are designed and based on your assessment and results of your dynamic Footscan. Having an experienced podiatrist observe you walk or run provides you with the opportunity to understand your movement and how the addition of orthotics can help to eliminate pain, improve posture and help you to move more efficiently.

22Oct 2022 by Feet Street

Heel pain in children

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There are many possible causes of heel pain in children. Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause. This condition commonly occurs in children aged between 10 and 14, and is characterised by pain in one or both heels. This is caused by repetitive damage and inflammation of growth plates of the heel bone (calcaneus). 60% of patients have both heels involved. The condition is believed to be the result of a mismatch in growth of the calf bone (tibia) to the calf muscle and achilles tendon (the tendon which joins the calf muscle to the heel bone). It is thought that the calf bone grows more quickly than the muscle and achilles tendon and so this soft tissue becomes uncomfortably tight. This places more stress on…

12Oct 2022 by Feet Street

Having problems with blisters?

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Blisters develop to protect damaged skin and help it heal. They're mostly caused by friction, burns and skin reactions. The most common types of blisters include: Blood blisters: caused when something pinches your skin. Instead of clear liquid, blood floods the area from broken blood vessels and damage to the lower layers of the skin. The blood pools and forms a blister.Friction blisters: due to rubbing on the skin, friction blisters form when clear fluid builds up in the upper layers of skin. Many people develop friction blisters from walking too much in poor-fitting shoes or by not wearing socks. Heat blisters: caused by burns or sunburn. They may also form after you warm up from frostbite. Blistering skin is part of a second-degree burn. How do I treat blisters? Blisters…

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Reconstruction of Toenails

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What is toenail reconstruction? Toenail reconstruction is a cosmetic procedure performed by a podiatrist. A specialist gel is layered on top of unsightly or misshapen nails so that the nail is more aesthetically pleasing, or (if no nail is present due to trauma or surgery) directly onto the nail bed so that a brand new nail is created. How long will the new nail last for?Nail reconstruction is not a permanent solution. The length of time that the nail reconstruction lasts will vary from person to person. The new nail will generally last between 4 and 6 weeks after which another nail will need to be applied. How is toenail reconstruction different to gel nails in a salon? Toenail reconstruction is a similar process to gel nails in the way that…

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Diabetic Footcare

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Diabetic footcare is essential as having diabetes can be dangerous for your feet—even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you may not notice a foreign object in your shoe. As a result, you could develop a blister or a sore. This could lead to an infection or a nonhealing wound that could put you at risk for an amputation. Everyone who has diabetes should have their feet checked regularly with a podiatrist, and at the very least once a year at their annual review. DIABETIC FOOT HEALTH ASSESSMENT At Feet Street Podiatry, your…

30Jul 2022 by Feet Street

New Clinic – almost ready!

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Hey everyone! Our lovely new sign has finally arrived to our East Belfast Podiatry Clinic on Cregagh Road. You may have seen the renovations ongoing during the last few weeks. We will shortly be ready to welcome patients, new and existing to our clinic. Watch this space!

31May 2022 by Feet Street

New Feet Street Podiatry Clinic Will Be Opening In East Belfast in Summer 2022

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The new clinic is an exciting venture for Feet Street Podiatry and means that we will be able to give more booking options and will increase appointment availability significantly. Covid-19: Your safety is our concern At present we are continuing to practice safely and following all COVID-19 guidelines. When booking your appointment you will receive full details on our Covid-19 policy. Book Online You are still able to book appointments online or please do not hesitate to contact us via phone or email for booking queries. Thank you for all your continued support. We look forward to hearing from you.

09Mar 2022 by Feet Street

What causes heel pain?

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The heel (also called the calcaneus) is the largest bone within the foot and is often prone to injury due to overuse. Depending on the severity of the condition, heel pain may range from mild to disabling. There are many causes of heel pain, such as by trauma, inflammation, or a systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. This post highlights a common condition that leads to heel pain – plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia - a thick fibrous band that connects the heel to the front of the foot. The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot and absorbs pressure. When it is inflamed or torn, putting pressure on the foot may result in sharp pain. Although the exact cause of…

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