Caring for Children's Feet. At six months of age, the foot is still mostly cartilage; in fact, the last bone doesn’t begin to form until children are about three years old. By the age of 18, most bones are fully formed. Development of children’s feet Babies Baby feet only...
FOOT HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS If you are homeless, or helping people who are experiencing homelessness, you will know that foot health can be a challenge. Here is how you can make a difference. How can homelessness affect foot health? Studies show that people who are homeless consequently...
WINTER on the Sunshine Coast means cool evenings and crisp and clear, sunny days. As a walker, rider or paddler, there are so many things you can do on the Sunshine Coast to enjoy the great outdoors. Before venturing out, follow these top tips for winter foot...
Taking Care of Your Feet For Exercise Summer is here! With everyone hustling to get their bodies in shape for summer, we thought it would be good to share some tips on taking care of your feet before, during and after exercise. Here are some suggestions...
Fungal Nail Infections Nail fungus is often caused by something called ‘dermatophytes’, which are fungi found growing on skin, hair, nails and other bodily surfaces. When dermatophytes get underneath your nail, it causes yellow/brownish discolouration and the nail can become quite thick and maintain a crumbly...
Diabetes and your feet Have you wondered about the connection between diabetes and your feet? Here is what you need to know about your feet and diabetes – and why it is so important to look after your health. How does diabetes affect feet? Having diabetes may increase...
FEET AT WORK Working on your feet all day can do a number on your feet, legs, and back. Whether you’re cooking on a restaurant line, cutting hair in a salon, teaching in a classroom, or folding T-shirts at a clothing store, making an extra effort to...
What happens to feet as they age? As you age, you can lose cushioning and soft tissue fat in the pads of your heels and balls of your feet, near your toes. Looking after aging feet is like looking after the skin on your face. There...
You may be wearing incorrectly fitted shoes and not be aware. Whatever the circumstance, here is how you can ensure your shoes fit correctly. How do you know if your shoes fit correctly? Here are some tips to help ensure your shoes fit correctly. Are you in pain?...
Chilblains are itchy, swollen and painful lumps or patches on your skin. They form after exposure to cold but not freezing temperatures. They usually affect the fingers and toes but can also appear on the nose and ears. Chilblains are sometimes called 'perniosis' and do not...