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April 2019 is Foot Health Month Fitter Feet for Life joins with the College of Podiatry to raise awareness of the importance of looking after the health of your feet.  This page tells about what the College will be doing…

Evidence-Based Treatments – NICE recommendation Fitter Feet for Life follows NICE guidelines when treating neuromas. All neuroma treatments recommended by NICE are available at Fitter Feet for Life.  These include: Corrective foot orthoses with domes Steroid injections Surgical neurectomy

Do I need a GP referral? Fitter Feet for Life is a private practice and is anyone can book an appointment for foot examination and treatment. There is no need to be referred by a GP. Where the treatment is…

Julia Bradbury – Good Walks Julia Bradbury opened the College of Podiatry Annual Conference on 22 November in Bournemouth. She is a television presenter and outdoor walking enthusiast who has dedicated her career to sharing beautiful walks from all over…

Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint Professor Shannon, from the La Trobe University, Australia , speaking at the Podiatry National conference in Bournemouth on 22 November presented the latest research about arthritis in the big toe joint. Apparently one in…

[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] Foot health and falls – and Tai Chi (and Yoga) Fitter Feet For Life specialise in human posture analysis to find out the cause of muscle and joint pain, and to help reduce such pain we often…

Kids and Sport With the start of the school year looming, this is a good time to think about ensuring that your children’s feet are safely ready for sports activities. The young body is still developing and the demands of…

Home Treatment Tips for Ingrown Toenails It’s amazing how something so small can cause so much discomfort. Most of us have experienced the pain of an ingrown toenail, but did you know you can treat them at home? Ingrown toenails…

Walking and Foot Health It is essential to look after your feet as they can literally carry you on to excellent health. Walking is a natural activity. We’re meant to walk for long distances, it is part of our makeup.…