As we get older, our ability to move, bend and stretch like we did in our younger years gradually diminishes. We may decrease doing the things we once did due to limited mobility and its effect ie pain, stiffness, arthritis, eye sight.

Feet tend to be the first thing that get neglected, mainly due to them being hidden away in footwear for many months of the year. Our ability to reach down and cut our toenails will be limited, so they often get forgotten and neglected, and only when someone else notices them (family member, carer etc) do we finally get something done about it. Our ability to check the feet daily for any abnormalities is impaired.

Circulation decreases with the ability to move and exercise less and we tend to put on weight thus increasing the load on our bones, especially the feet.

As we get older, and due to certain medications (such as warfarin) the skin becomes thinner, drier and can break easily leaving a portal for bacteria and infection, which in turn can lead to ulceration and all sorts of medical implication.

Visit your podiatrist regularly for routine toenail cutting. They will also be able to check for any abnormalities like fungal infections of the skin and nails, advise you on how to best look after your feet and footwear advice.

If you have any further questions or wish to book please call the clinic on 0116 239 2024 or email the clinic at kirbymuxloepodiatry@gmail.com