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Introducing Phits Orthotics: Revolutionising Foot Health
What Are Phits Orthotics? What sets Phits apart is its innovative approach. These orthotics are the world’s first data-driven, 3D-printed solution. Making them tailored precisely to your unique foot dynamics. We achieve this by utilising advanced Footscan technology from Gait and Motion Ltd. This captures your individual movements, providing a bespoke design that aligns perfectly…
Read MoreHow to get rid of a verruca.
How to get rid of a verruca is one of the most commonly searched terms for Podiatry treatment. Here we’ll tell you a little more about how we answer this question! We get asked questions about verruca treatments almost every day. At One Step Ahead Podiatry our preferred treatment is Swift Microwave therapy. What causes…
Read MoreIs my heel pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis?
Do you suffer with heel pain? Especially in the morning or after extended periods of standing? The most common cause of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis, which is an overuse injury of the soft tissue around the heel and the arch of the foot. It can cause severe pain underneath the heel, typically when you…
Read MoreIngrowing toenail – how to fix it
An ingrowing toenail is one of the most common and painful conditions we see as Podiatrists, but they are also one of the most easily fixed. They usually affect the big toenails and occur when a sharp piece of nail grows into the skin, causing swelling, pain, inflammation and sometimes infection. They can be caused…
Read MoreHow to get rid of a child’s verruca
Are you struggling to get rid of your child’s verruca? Verrucae and warts are caused by the Human Papoiloma virus (HPV) with 3-5 main strains causing verrucae. Most children will develop a verruca or wart during their younger years. This can be distressing for both the child and the parent. How do you catch a…
Read MoreWhat is Swift Verruca Treatment?
What’s the best way to get rid of a verruca? This is a question we get asked almost every day. So, let me introduce you to Swift Microwave Verruca Treatments, offered here at One Step Ahead. Verrucae are caused by some strains of the HPV virus. The way that almost all verruca treatments work is not…
Read MoreDo I have athlete’s foot?
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection in the skin of the feet. Most people associate it with itching and soggy skin between the toes, but that’s not the only way it can show itself. Could I have Athlete’s Foot then? If you have chronic dry skin on your feet, even if it doesn’t itch, then…
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