Foot Care

Having in mind the variable choice of footwear available in numerous shops, buying shoes seems to be just a matter of what we like and can afford. But… your shoes are probably the most important element of your look, and the one your comfort depends on the most.  Maybe is it worth spending a little bit more time over it, then? (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

We lead active lives, relax outdoors, keep a healthy diet, but is it enough for our feet?  No matter whether we walk on short distance from the car to the office, or get ready for the marathon, the former and the latter affect our feet.  Even if it may seem, that physically active people should not have problems with their feet, it is often this activity which increases the discomfort.  Here are 5 tips to prevent development of foot diseases: (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

Child’s feet, initially tiny, pink and chubby, grow fast becoming long and wide in order to bear the ever increasing child’s body weight. Their tiny tendons and muscle also get stronger and stronger. If they are not well treated in childhood, they will pay it back in adult life causing pain and discomfort. (more…)

author: ortopeda
27 June 2011

Child’s feet

One of the factors causing foot problems is poorly fitted footwear. It may promote w wide variety of conditions from bunions, to foot corns (clavi). That is why child’s feet should be the object of our utmost care from the very start. (more…)

author: Foot surgeon

Ready-made orthopaedic inserts constitute an important element of treatment. However they should never be used without prior consultation with an orthopaedist and without simultaneous exercises. Only the doctor, who sees a deformity, is able to select proper insert type. Orthopaedic inserts (insoles) should not be used with sneakers or slippers, as they do not show any therapeutic effect then. That is why it is better to wear clogs at home. (more…)

author: Foot surgeon