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Foot Health

UK sources of information and / or support

Patient UK

Has information leaflets on:

Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
Gout
Sprains
Corns and Calluses
Ice and Heat Treatment for Injuries
Diagrams of the foot bones from the top and side.

Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists

Includes foot health advice for everyone, including children, diabetics & sports enthusiasts. Includes advice on how to fit shoes properly. Also features a searchable database to help you "find a Chiropdist". Information on common foot problems including:

Corns
Callus
Ingrowing toenails
Heel pain
Chilblains
Gout
Sweaty feet
Bunions and other toe abnormalities

British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

Information on common foot and ankle problems including:

Achilles tendon problems
Hallux valgus (bunion)
Hallux rigidus (arthritis of the big toe)
Flat feet
Heel pain
Ingrowing toenails
Metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot)
Lesser toe deformities
Cavus (high-arched) feet

Footcare services for older people

Information from the Department of Health.

Vascular and General Surgery Patient Information

Website with patient information written by a consultant surgeon in the UK. Includes information about ingrown toenails.

Medicine Guide for Plantar Fasciitis

Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.

STEPS

National Association for Children with Lower Limb Abnormalities. Support and advice on any kind of lower limb abnormalities including talipes and congenital dislocation of the hip.

Dr Foot

Comprehensive and detailed information on all major foot conditions Including sports injuries of the lower limbs. The site is compiled by a group of State Registered Chiropodists. Includes a "Ask Dr Foot a Question?" section for email advice.

Caring for your Feet - for People with Reduced Circulation and/or Diabetes

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide a wide range of patient information leaflets including one in this area.

Profoot

Profoot design and manufacture footcare products that help make walking, standing or running a more comfortable experience. Their website also has information on common foot problems.

Foot Care Shop

The Foot Care Shop Podiatrist has over 25 years of expertise on foot problems. Website provides a Discussion Forum and advice pages to help provide information on a variety of foot topics along with an easy to use catalogue to purchase your foot care supplies.

PodiatryPages

Site for finding local UK SRCh chiropodists/podiatrists. Find maps, driving directions and all other information needed for getting chiropody/podiatry foot care in your area.

Foothealthcare.com

Extensive foot care tips and advice, as well as a full range of productsfor feet and related ailments. Also includes walking related advice onlooking after your feet.

Diabetic Foot

This site is designed to assist health care professionals who look after the foot problems of diabetic patients but will also be of interest to sufferers. Foot care advice leaflets in 29 languages are available for download.

Foot Care

One of a series of factsheets on common ailments from Pharmweb

Arthritis Research Campaign

Reliable information about 'Arthritis of the Feet' and also advice on choosing shoes is is provided by the Arthritis Research Campaign.

Softwalker Ltd

A family business. Helps customers with minor foot problems select perfect fitting comfortable shoes at affordable prices.

Molly Polly specialist footwear

A family business that designs, manufactures and supplies specialist foot wear for people that suffer with foot disorders including: Lymphoedema, Ulcerated Toes & Feet, Vascular Disorders, Diabetes, Arterial Disease, Arthritis, Bunions, Swollen Feet & Ankles, Leg & Foot Ulcers, Hammer Toe, etc.

Love Those Shoes

Love Those Shoes have 19 brands of footwear all offering different health benefits, technologies and styling.

Cosyfeet: wide fitting shoes supplier

Do you find it impossible to find footwear that is roomy enough to cope with the problems and discomfort caused by swellings, bunions, arthritis, diabetes, oedema, enlarged joints or exceptionally wide feet? Cosyfeet footwear is WIDER, DEEPER, and ROOMIER than the shoes you normally find in shops.

Salts Healthcare

Salts is a leading manufacturer in the global healthcare market,specialising in stomacare and orthotic products (including specialist footwear).

James Taylor & Son Bespoke shoemakers

Infomation on made to measure boots and shoes as well as orthotic foot supports. Ready made comfort shoes and sandals, Adaptations to customers own footwear and repairs.

Consumer Health Information Centre

The Consumer Health Information Centre provides a concise guide on dealing with foot complaints including corns, calluses and athlete's foot.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Refractory Achilles Tendinopathy

A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Refractory Achilles Tendinopathy.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Refractory Plantar Fasciitis

A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Refractory Plantar Fasciitis.