Corns  

An area of skin which is exposed to pressure or friction causing a circular area of skin to form which becomes embedded in the skin an becomes painful  

 

Callous 

A sheet of skin which becomes hardened due to pressure or friction usually on ball or around heels of the foot.  

 

Verrucae 

A viral infection of the skin caught from damp communal floors.  

 

Ingrowing Toenails 

Toe nails which become embedded in the skin, can bleed and become infected. Often caused by poor cutting of nails or trauma.  

 

Athletes Foot 

Fungal infection of the skin which usually starts between the toes and can lead to an itchy feeling in and around the infected area. The fungal infection can also result in scaling and flaking of the skin the and can lead to the development of fungal nails. Athletes foot, is usually transmitted via moist or damp conditions where people walk barefoot such a communial shower areas in clubs etc. Good personal hygiene will help to prevent the condition developing and it can be treated by a health professional and the use of specialist powders and creams.  

 

Heel Pain 

Usually plantarfascitis which is an injury to the fascia underneath the foot pain on standing and on rising in the morning. Can also be a boney outgrowth on the heel called a heel spur.  

 

Biomechanical problems 

 

Pronating Foot  

 

Collapsed Arches  

 

Low Arches  

Quite a common condition in adults and children.  

 

Thickened Nails 

This condition is usually caused by trauma to the nail either physical (stubbing ) or chemical  

 

Cracked heels 

Dehydrated skin on the heel which becomes cracked and sore.