Our active lifestyles here in Australia is the envy of many around the world. These lifestyles also mean that our feet need a little tender loving care occasionally

Dry, Callused heels

A very common problem evident with all the marketing around heel balms. Heel balms/ foot creams are highly effective in tackling dry heels. However for some people, the large build up of dry, dead skin may mean the heel balms aren’t able to penetrate the skin to work. Podiatrists are able to remove the dry, dead skin in a clean environment with sterile instruments.

Corns and callus

Corns and callus are often used interchangeably as people have a hard time differentiating between them. Both are composed of hard skin that has build up with pressure to the area. Corns tend to have a centralised core which can feel like you’ve stepped on something. Callus tends to be a flat layer of hard skin. Both easily removed by podiatrists to get you back on you feet pain free.

Difficulty cutting nails

Many people struggle to reach their feet to cut their nails for a variety of reasons. Many people with the passage of time find they are no longer flexible enough to reach their feet safely. Others have issues with injuries to their back or poor eyesight to safely reach their feet. Whatever the reason, it is important to seek help rather than risk injury or falling.