Celebrating National Foot Health Week
National Foot Health Week is back for 2023 and runs April 17th – 23rd
In our lifetimes we walk an average of 115,000 miles, but our feet are one of our most neglected body parts when it comes to maintenance and care.
Routine podiatry is a part of regular maintenance to keep feet healthy, not just for when you are experiencing pain or discomfort. Our feet undergo a lot of stress just by carrying our bodies. If you are experiencing ongoing problems such as, dry, excessively moist skin or fungal infections then a routine podiatry appointment is for you.
Podiatry appointments should be thought of like an annual eye test.
We can treat existing conditions and help with pain management, advise on lifestyle adjustments to promote foot health, check and recommend appropriate footwear, spot potential issues early and prevent future problems.
Did you know feet problems can indicate other underlying health problems so it is important we take care of our feet and see a podiatrist as we would with any other body part and specialist.
What you can do for National Foot Health Week
- Book an appointment with your chosen Active Life Podiatrist
- Book or encourage your family and children to get their annual foot health check
- Talk to your friends, relatives or colleagues about your experience
- Refer Active Life Podiatry to your friends and claim 10% off your next Routine appointment*
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for tips on how to look after your feet
- Share your experience at Active Life Podiatry by leaving us a Google review.
Things to look out for
Some common conditions we see in clinic that can grow worse if left untreated are:
- Athlete’s foot
- Corns and calluses
- Ingrown toenails
- Chilblains
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Verrucae
- Gout
Why not add National Foot Health Week to your calendar as your annual reminder to get your feet checked.
We look forward to seeing you in clinic soon.
*Subject to availability and excludes treatments with John
Whether it’s a biomechanical assessment and gait analysis or a pain management plan, our experts are on hand to help. You don’t have to go fast, you just have to go. Let us help you get there.