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20/12/2022

Wanted: HCPC Registered Podiatrists

Vacancy 1 - Employed Full Time, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (7.5 hours paid) Salary £27,055-£32,934 Vacancy 2 - Employed Part Time, Tue-Thur,...

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All I want for Christmas is a new pair of feet!
Blog, Hints & Tips
01/12/2022

All I want for Christmas is a new pair of feet!

"All I want for Christmas is a new pair of feet". You will be surprised at the number of times...

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Are your feet ready for the cold?
Blog, Hints & Tips
02/11/2022

Are your feet ready for the cold?

So we have turned back the clocks so that only means one thing, the days are getting colder and shorter. ...

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What is the cause of a bunion?
Blog, Hints & Tips
28/10/2022

What is the cause of a bunion?

What is a bunion? A bunion is a deformity of the big toe joint. When this occurs, the bones in...

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What happens at a Biomechanical Assessment?
Blog, Products & Services
21/10/2022

What happens at a Biomechanical Assessment?

A Biomechanical assessment involves an examination of the lower limbs, looking at their structure, alignment, strengths and weaknesses.  It aims...

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Don’t suffer from freaky feet this Halloween
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
14/10/2022

Don’t suffer from freaky feet this Halloween

It’s the season for ghosts, goblins, zombies, and things that go bump in the night…but what if it’s your feet...

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What are the treatments for ingrown toenails?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
10/10/2022

What are the treatments for ingrown toenails?

What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the toenail digs into the skin. It...

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Gout and Gout Prevention
Blog, Hints & Tips
16/09/2022

Gout and Gout Prevention

Gout causes intense pain and swelling around one or more joints. Gout most commonly affects the joint at the base...

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What is a runner’s gait analysis?
Blog, Products & Services, Sports Injuries
14/09/2022

What is a runner’s gait analysis?

At our footcare clinics in Beeston, Nottingham and Ilkeston, Derby, one of the services we offer is gait analysis. You...

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What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Blog, Hints & Tips
02/09/2022

What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the wearing away of...

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Introducing our 3D Printed Custom Orthotic Insoles
Blog, Products & Services
30/08/2022

Introducing our 3D Printed Custom Orthotic Insoles

Your pain is our priority! Are you having problems with foot pain, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, or joint problems?  Can’t seem...

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How do you know which are the best new school shoes for your children?
Blog, Hints & Tips
18/08/2022

How do you know which are the best new school shoes for your children?

So the time is nigh and back to school is round the corner. In the back-to-school rush, shops will be...

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Ouch! – Are you suffering from a common cricket injury?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Sports Injuries
08/08/2022

Ouch! – Are you suffering from a common cricket injury?

Have you suffered an injury playing cricket? The cricket season is in full swing - sorry! Our clinics see a...

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When should you contact a children’s footcare professional?
Blog, Hints & Tips
01/08/2022

When should you contact a children’s footcare professional?

If you’re concerned about your child’s feet, a children’s footcare professional should be able to help. Problems with your child's...

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How do you treat sunburnt feet?
Blog, Hints & Tips
14/07/2022

How do you treat sunburnt feet?

The sun is shining so you've applied plenty of sunscreen. Unfortunately, you have forgotten to put some on your feet...

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Press Release – We Fix Feet Wins Gold Award MOD
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility, News
12/07/2022

Press Release – We Fix Feet Wins Gold Award MOD

Ilkeston Business Wins Gold Award MOD The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has named the Derbyshire-based Foot Healthcare Clinic: We Fix...

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Are you sandal savvy? – Our guide to summer sandals
Blog, Hints & Tips
01/07/2022

Are you sandal savvy? – Our guide to summer sandals

Summer is now fast approaching and you will be getting ready for your summer holidays to put on those sandals,...

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Does my Dad need to look after his feet?
Blog, Hints & Tips
15/06/2022

Does my Dad need to look after his feet?

In June, we celebrate Father’s Day and also Men’s Health Month.  It’s time we pay tribute to our Dads, who...

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Pride Month 2022 – Feet fit for any Queen!
Blog, Hints & Tips
01/06/2022

Pride Month 2022 – Feet fit for any Queen!

June is Pride Month and 2022 is a year we look back over what for some has been literally their...

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Sports massage therapy or Deep tissue massage – What’s the difference?
Blog, Sports Injuries
13/05/2022

Sports massage therapy or Deep tissue massage – What’s the difference?

We all love a good massage, but how do you know which one is right for you? First, we are...

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May your feet be happy and healthy – Our guide to healthy feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
03/05/2022

May your feet be happy and healthy – Our guide to healthy feet

Proper foot care is crucial for healthy feet. Unfortunately, most people forget about the fact that the feet bear the...

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Dancing in the rain – Preventing wet feet problems and more
Blog, Hints & Tips
19/04/2022

Dancing in the rain – Preventing wet feet problems and more

As we enter April and as they say this is the month for “April showers”, we know it's the start...

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Why do my feet ache after work?
Blog, Hints & Tips
01/04/2022

Why do my feet ache after work?

Do your feet ache after work? Being at work can be stressful enough without having to deal with aching feet. ...

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Put a spring in your step with our guide to outdoor foot issues
Blog, Hints & Tips
15/03/2022

Put a spring in your step with our guide to outdoor foot issues

Looking after your feet is really important to help prevent common foot issues. As we head towards spring, we can...

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How Does Low-level Laser Therapy Treat Ankle Sprains?
Blog, Products & Services, Sports Injuries
28/02/2022

How Does Low-level Laser Therapy Treat Ankle Sprains?

One of the most common sports injuries are ankle sprains? Sports injury rehabilitation can help get you back in the...

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How do children’s feet change as they grow?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
14/02/2022

How do children’s feet change as they grow?

How do your children's feet change as they grow? In this blog post, we are going to look at certain...

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How does our five-minute fungal nail test work?
Blog, Products & Services
02/02/2022

How does our five-minute fungal nail test work?

Fungal nail infections are amongst the most frequent clinical problems we see in our award-winning footcare clinics. For many years...

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What is a Gait Analysis?
Blog, Products & Services, Sports Injuries
27/01/2022

What is a Gait Analysis?

Biomechanics and Gait Analysis are the study of the body's function and movement and its effect on the lower limbs....

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How can you help prevent sports injuries?
Blog, Products & Services, Sports Injuries
12/01/2022

How can you help prevent sports injuries?

As we enter the New Year and make resolutions, we look at how a biomechanical and gait analysis can help...

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How to keep your feet warm in winter
Blog, Hints & Tips
06/12/2021

How to keep your feet warm in winter

Winter is here, the snow is falling, and Christmas is approaching. Now that the temperature has started to fall, how...

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Are your feet ready to sparkle? Dealing with common winter feet problems.
Blog, Hints & Tips
18/11/2021

Are your feet ready to sparkle? Dealing with common winter feet problems.

Now that autumn is here and winter is fast approaching your feet can start to suffer. To help prevent this,...

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What are the most common sports injuries?
Blog, Hints & Tips
10/11/2021

What are the most common sports injuries?

There are many common sports injuries that can be caused by poor training practices, improper equipment or footwear or accidents....

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From Warm Feet to Cold Feet – Autumn and Winter Foot Care Tips
Blog, Hints & Tips
03/11/2021

From Warm Feet to Cold Feet – Autumn and Winter Foot Care Tips

The leaves have turned golden brown, the clocks have gone back and there is a nip in the air. Summer...

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Common Foot Problems in Children
Blog, Hints & Tips
29/10/2021

Common Foot Problems in Children

Are you aware of some of the common foot problems in children? Did you know that other than size, children’s...

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TLC for your feet – Are your feet killing you this Halloween?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
11/10/2021

TLC for your feet – Are your feet killing you this Halloween?

Now that autumn is here, foot health is key to getting to work on foot, those long walks through the...

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What causes thickened toenails?
Blog, Hints & Tips
30/09/2021

What causes thickened toenails?

Thickened toenails (onychauxis) can be caused by many different conditions.  For example injury, fungal infection, or through to old age....

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Is your child suffering from foot pain?
Blog, Hints & Tips
31/08/2021

Is your child suffering from foot pain?

Is your child suffering from foot pain? As a parent, it’s good to know the common problems that can occur...

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How do you prevent cracked heels this summer?
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/08/2021

How do you prevent cracked heels this summer?

Summer is here, so that means one thing at the We Fix Feet clinics; “it’s cracked heels season”!  That’s because,...

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15 Steps to Fabulous Summer Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
02/08/2021

15 Steps to Fabulous Summer Feet

Are your feet ready for summer? Shedding your shoes in the summer increases the odds of injury and infection. As...

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Press Release – 2021 Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility, News
28/07/2021

Press Release – 2021 Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Local business We Fix Feet gets Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence for support of the Armed Forces Covenant. This...

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How do you stop foot and toenail fungus?
Blog, Hints & Tips
16/07/2021

How do you stop foot and toenail fungus?

Have you ever had toenail fungus or athlete's foot?  If so, it probably wasn't very pretty. It can send your...

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Foot Care for Runners
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
11/06/2021

Foot Care for Runners

Our feet are the foundation of every step we take and connect us to the ground. They adjust to every...

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What are the most common running foot injuries?
Blog, Hints & Tips
26/05/2021

What are the most common running foot injuries?

Do your feet hurt during or after you go for a run? Do you have pain in your arch, toes, heel,...

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How can you prevent heel pain?
Blog, Hints & Tips
14/05/2021

How can you prevent heel pain?

Pain that occurs under the heel is often referred to as Plantar Fasciitis and is the most common cause of...

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What are the signs of skin cancer on feet?
Blog, Hints & Tips
07/05/2021

What are the signs of skin cancer on feet?

What are the signs of skin cancer on feet? As we head into summer and the sunshine, it's worth being...

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What causes heel pain?
Blog, Hints & Tips
28/04/2021

What causes heel pain?

What causes heel pain? Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that has also been referred...

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How do you prevent a verruca or a wart?
Blog, Hints & Tips
12/04/2021

How do you prevent a verruca or a wart?

One of the most common foot conditions we see in our clinics is verrucae and warts. A common question we...

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How do you get rid of a verruca on a child?
Blog, Products & Services
01/04/2021

How do you get rid of a verruca on a child?

Did you know that research has shown that most people in their lives will get a verruca or wart? Kids...

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What Happens at We Fix Feet’s Foot Clinic, Derby?
Products & Services, Team Members
03/03/2021

What Happens at We Fix Feet’s Foot Clinic, Derby?

If you were a fly on the wall, what kind of problems and people would you expect a clinician at...

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How do your feet affect your whole body?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
23/02/2021

How do your feet affect your whole body?

Did you know that good foot health is essential for active health? After all, your feet support your entire body,...

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What’s the Difference between a Verruca and a Corn?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
16/02/2021

What’s the Difference between a Verruca and a Corn?

Do you have something odd growing on your foot? Is it a Verruca or Corn? If you see your GP...

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Are Socks and Tights Affecting Your Feet?
Hints & Tips
02/01/2021

Are Socks and Tights Affecting Your Feet?

Are hosiery such as socks and tights affecting your feet? You may not give this a thought when putting them...

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What is a Biomechanical Assessment?
Blog, Products & Services
23/10/2020

What is a Biomechanical Assessment?

A biomechanical assessment is the analysis of the body’s movements when you stand and walk. It looks closely at how...

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Ingrown Toenail – Help and Advice
Blog, Hints & Tips
22/10/2020

Ingrown Toenail – Help and Advice

An ingrown toenail is when the side edge of the nail grows into the skin. It then continues to grow...

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Socks for the homeless – Could you spare a pair?
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility
08/10/2020

Socks for the homeless – Could you spare a pair?

Could you spare a pair of socks for the homeless? Simply drop off your socks throughout November at our Beeston...

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Coronavirus Update 19-APR-2020
Blog, News
19/04/2020

Coronavirus Update 19-APR-2020

With the United Kingdom in lockdown, and in line with Government recommendations, We Fix Feet will remain temporarily closed for...

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DIY Foot Care
Blog, Hints & Tips
15/04/2020

DIY Foot Care

Whilst our foot health clinics are closed during this period of lockdown, we have prepared a few tips to help...

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Coronavirus Update 24-MAR-2020
Blog, News
24/03/2020

Coronavirus Update 24-MAR-2020

As a community and a Nation, we can beat Coronavirus together. You may have seen The Prime Minister's address to...

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National Measure Your Feet Day
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/01/2020

National Measure Your Feet Day

A day dedicated to measuring feet appears to be a strange concept. However, 23rd January is National Measure Your Feet...

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Socks for the Homeless.  Socks in the City of Sheffield
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility
18/11/2019

Socks for the Homeless. Socks in the City of Sheffield

Donate Socks for the Homeless of Sheffield Winter 2019/2020 UPDATE  After a fantastic response to our appeal for new and...

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How to Treat Sunburnt Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
07/08/2019

How to Treat Sunburnt Feet

Sunburnt feet are a real risk, even within the UK! However, one of the downsides of living in the UK...

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Top Tennis Foot Care Tips
Blog, Hints & Tips
08/07/2019

Top Tennis Foot Care Tips

Now that Wimbledon is over for, there's always a surge of interest at tennis clubs around this time, so here...

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The Summer Sandal Checklist from We Fix Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
17/06/2019

The Summer Sandal Checklist from We Fix Feet

Sandals can be cool, fun and fashionable. But, they're no good for your feet if they cause you discomfort. So,...

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How to protect your feet in summer with We Fix Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
07/06/2019

How to protect your feet in summer with We Fix Feet

How do I protect my feet during the summer? Summer can be an absolute nightmare on your feet. So, here's...

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Orthotic Insoles: Five Myths Busted!
Blog, Products & Services
20/02/2019

Orthotic Insoles: Five Myths Busted!

Think Orthotic Insoles are Just for Grandma? Orthotic insoles have had somewhat of a bad reputation. So, we’ve decided to...

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Can Weight affect my Feet?
Blog, Hints & Tips
04/02/2019

Can Weight affect my Feet?

Can weight affect my Feet? The health risks of excess weight and obesity feature frequently in the news. One aspect...

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Cold toes or fingers?  Could it be Raynaud’s?
Blog, Hints & Tips
29/01/2019

Cold toes or fingers? Could it be Raynaud’s?

Do you suffer from cold toes or fingers? You could be suffering from Raynaud's. What are the symptoms of Raynaud's?...

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Are you buying the right sports shoes?
Blog, Hints & Tips
07/01/2019

Are you buying the right sports shoes?

How do you know you're buying the right sports shoes for you? The team at We Fix Feet have compiled...

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Winter Feet Looked After a Treat!
Blog, Hints & Tips
04/11/2018

Winter Feet Looked After a Treat!

Winter Feet - How do you take care of your feet when it gets cold? Autumn and winter are upon...

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National Diabetes Month
Blog, Hints & Tips
31/10/2018

National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month Diabetes is one of the most stressful and serious chronic diseases a person can face.  Its prevalence...

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Ten Tips to Treat Your Feet on Halloween Night
Blog, Hints & Tips
30/10/2018

Ten Tips to Treat Your Feet on Halloween Night

Halloween night has enough frights as it is, with ghouls and goblins patrolling the street in search of sweets.  Don't...

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World Psoriasis Day – 29th October
Blog, Hints & Tips
29/10/2018

World Psoriasis Day – 29th October

Today is World Psoriasis Day.  With so many people affected worldwide by psoriasis, we thought we would post some advice on...

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Sweaty Feet in the Heat
Blog, Hints & Tips
15/08/2018

Sweaty Feet in the Heat

Sweating profusely can be a nuisance at the best of times, but when you’re sweating from your feet in the...

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Back to School Shoes
Blog, Hints & Tips
10/08/2018

Back to School Shoes

Back to School Shoes In the back-to-school rush, shoe shops will be heaving with parents and children intent on buying...

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Keeping your child’s feet clean & healthy during the Summer Holidays
Blog, Hints & Tips
25/06/2018

Keeping your child’s feet clean & healthy during the Summer Holidays

With the Summer holidays just around the corner, it’s even more important to look after your child's feet. No more...

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Walking tips and advice – How does walking affect your feet?
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Walking tips and advice – How does walking affect your feet?

In an average lifetime, it is estimated that we walk about 100,000 miles. That's an incredible amount of miles, so...

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How to Prevent Ankle Injury
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

How to Prevent Ankle Injury

How can you prevent ankle injury? Ankle pain can cause constraints on both sports and daily activities. Ankle pain can...

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Your Children’s Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Your Children’s Feet

Your children’s feet change as they grow.  As such, some common conditions affect children and these should be seen by...

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250 Million Foot Steps
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

250 Million Foot Steps

Your feet will take more than 250 million steps in the average lifetime, so they need to be looked after....

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Arthritis Foot Care
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Arthritis Foot Care

Arthritis can affect any of the movable joints in the feet.  It can result in foot deformities such as enlarged...

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How to Easily Fix 6 Common Foot Problems
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

How to Easily Fix 6 Common Foot Problems

Here’s how you can easily fix six common foot problems Statistics show that millions of women suffer problems with their...

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Diabetic Feet – Tips and Advice.
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Diabetic Feet – Tips and Advice.

Diabetes affects millions of people. These include celebrities like Sir Steve Redgrave, Alexandra Burke and Eammon Holmes to name a...

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Are you at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes?
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Are you at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Are you at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes? - Take the test. Regular foot care is essential for anyone living...

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How can I treat a fungal nail infection?
Blog, Hints & Tips, Products & Services
13/06/2018

How can I treat a fungal nail infection?

Fungal Nail, or Onychomycosis, is surprisingly common. It is caused by an invasion of fungal species (Tinea Unguium) beneath the...

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Tips for Choosing Trainers & Sports Shoes
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Tips for Choosing Trainers & Sports Shoes

Tips for Choosing Trainers Choose shoes for the specific sporting activity intended and above all, ensure they are a good...

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Is it a Verruca or a Corn?
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Is it a Verruca or a Corn?

This is one of the most common questions we get asked in the clinic by our new patients.  Is it...

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We Fix Feet signs Armed Forces Covenant
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility
13/06/2018

We Fix Feet signs Armed Forces Covenant

We Fix Feet is proud to have signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, joining other leading UK businesses, pledging support for...

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Defence Discount Service
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility, Special Offers
13/06/2018

Defence Discount Service

We Fix Feet are proud to be part of the Defence Discount Service We are proud to be supporting the...

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Top Tips for Healthy Winter Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

Top Tips for Healthy Winter Feet

We are all concerned about how our feet look during the summer months when we pull out the flip flops...

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Sanitize your footwear with Klenz®
Blog, Products & Services
13/06/2018

Sanitize your footwear with Klenz®

Klenz® your footwear, sanitizing and deodorizing in only 8 minutes! Using Silver Nano-technology, Klenz® breaks down and eliminates bacteria and...

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New Year Resolution Runner’s Injury Pains
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/06/2018

New Year Resolution Runner’s Injury Pains

Is one of your New Year Resolutions to start running, lose weight and get fit? Are you an active runner?...

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Repair Cracked Heels with Flexitol Heel Balm
Blog, Products & Services
11/06/2018

Repair Cracked Heels with Flexitol Heel Balm

Why do we recommend Flexitol Rescue Heel Balm? Do you suffer from cracked heels? With summer fast approaching, now is...

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Treatment Tips for Shin Splints
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/05/2018

Treatment Tips for Shin Splints

Are Shin Splints affecting your sporting activities? Follow these treatment tips to help relieve pain, reduce recurrence and gain the...

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PACT Fast Effective Treatment for Fungal Toe Nails
Blog, Products & Services
13/05/2018

PACT Fast Effective Treatment for Fungal Toe Nails

The new, safe and effective way to treat Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis). PACT is an abbreviation and scientific term that stands...

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Taking the Chill out of Chilblains
Blog, Hints & Tips
13/02/2018

Taking the Chill out of Chilblains

I bet you can all remember your Gran saying “Oh my chilblains!” Well, you’ll probably hear it again as it’s...

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Achilles Tendon Pain Prevention and Recovery
Blog, Hints & Tips
20/01/2018

Achilles Tendon Pain Prevention and Recovery

It doesn't matter whether you’re a professional athlete, keen runner or just out for that weekend run or ride!  It's...

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How to Avoid Plantar Fasciitis with 3 Good Habits
Blog, Hints & Tips
02/01/2018

How to Avoid Plantar Fasciitis with 3 Good Habits

Do you get a sharp pain under your heel sometimes?  It could be Plantar Fasciitis! But first, no doubt you’re...

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HIV AIDS and Feet
Blog, Hints & Tips
01/12/2017

HIV AIDS and Feet

Approximately 30% of those living with HIV or AIDS develop Peripheral Neuropathy, which of course can affect your feet.   So,...

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Heroes Welcome in Beeston at We Fix Feet
Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility, Special Offers
13/06/2017

Heroes Welcome in Beeston at We Fix Feet

We Fix Feet is proud to be part of the Heroes Welcome scheme and is offering discounts to members of...

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