Over the years, your feet can clock up some serious kilometres, taking a significant toll on the condition of your feet. They can carry a lot of weight and keep you going throughout your day but sometimes we forget how essential it is to take care of our feet.

Untreated foot problems cost our healthcare system millions of dollars, and can have a hugely detrimental effect on a person’s lifestyle and livelihood. Whether you spend your day in the office, on the shop floor or on the worksite, your feet have a significant impact on how you feel – if your feet aren’t healthy, you can’t perform at your very best.

Our Coast Sport Podiatrist, has collated Foot Health Frequently Asked Questions on all things foot related.

Check them out below:

What should you do if you have an ingrown toe nail?

•  Never pull on the cuticles.
•  Do not cut the toenails too short/deep, especially on the sides of the nail.
•  It usually can be treated on a same-day visit.
•  If it is left untreated, the infection can spread to the bone, especially in the diabetic foot.

What to do and what you need to know if you have Fungal Nails?

•  It is contagious.
•  Treatment can be topical, oral, or nail avulsion if necessary.
•  The nails will get more damaged if not treated.
•  Do not apply nail polish.​

Warts and all, what do you need to know?

• It is a virus (contagious).
• There are multiple methods to treat a wart, surgically or non-surgically, depending on your life style.
  Most of the treatments are painless, and you do not need to take time off from work/school

 What is Heloma Durum (Callus with a Core) and how to treat?

• Can be treated painlessly on the same day at the office.
•  It can be caused by foot imbalance or bony protrusion.

​Hammertoes and Bunions

• It is usually caused by foot imbalance.
•  It can be treated surgically or non-surgically.
• The problem will get worse if you wait too long.
• Proper shoes are important.

What to do with Heel and Foot Arch Pain?

• Usually, the treatment is non-surgical.
• Excessive standing and wearing flat shoes will usually make the condition worse.
• In the long run, you will need custom-made orthoses, but only after the acute pain has improved.

In-toed Gait – what to know?

•  The younger you are, the easier it is for the problem to be treated.
• It usually doesn’t get better by itself.

What happens if I get Flat Feet/Collapsible Foot Arch?

• It can cause pain at the ankles, the knees, the hips, or the lower back.
• It can cause the formation of bony protrusion, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and neuritis.

How do I choose the right shoe?

Our feet bear an enormous burden of daily living as well as carrying the weight of our body. Shoes play a vital role in supporting our feet, as well as in protecting them from external dangers.

Check out our top tips for selecting the right shoes here.

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