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Making the Move: From the NHS to Private Practice

By Shila Ansari I recently moved from a podiatry department in the National Health Service (NHS) to Dulwich Podiatry. My eight years working in the NHS provided me with the opportunity to develop my core podiatry skills, especially in managing the high risk foot, ulceration and wound care. Unfortunately, I felt could not develop my

Advice, General, Home visits

When you can’t get out, we’ll come to you!

By Hema Iyavoo It is essential that we all take good care of our feet in later life. Good foot care lowers our risks of falls and reduces our risks of infection, as well as relieving pain. At Dulwich Podiatry, we can help older people who are unable to look after their feet even if

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Menopause and its Impact on Foot Health

By Debbie Delves Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, with hormonal changes influencing not only her reproductive system, but also various aspects of overall well-being.While it is commonly associated with hormonal changes and various symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, its effects on the feet and ankles are often overlooked. As

Advice, General

Weird and Wonderful Feet

By Michaela Shaw As a podiatrist, I have seen my fair share of feet. But some feet are truly more unique than others. Here are a few examples of weird and wonderful feet: Polydactyly is a condition where a person is born with extra fingers or toes. This can be a minor abnormality, or it

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Happy Birthday, Dulwich Podiatry!

This year sees Dulwich Podiatry celebrate its 75th anniversary. Today we take a brief look back at the history of podiatry, Dulwich Podiatry and where we are now. The origins of podiatry in the UK can be traced back to the early 20th century. Before then, it was practiced mainly by individuals knows as “chiropodists”,

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The ultimate foot care gift guide

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin gathering gift inspiration. Taking care of your feet is an essential part of taking care of your overall health, and foot care can be the perfect, unique gift for the health and fitness enthusiast in your life or someone you know wants

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Our podiatrists’ best pieces of foot care advice

Our podiatrists are filled to the brim with knowledge about footcare, foot health and all things podiatry. But what do our podiatrists think their most valuable piece of advice is? Read on to see what our podiatrists believe should be the one thing that you should absolutely, definitely know about taking care of your feet.

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Get to know our podiatrists: Breaking into the podiatry industry

Month on month our podiatrists take turns to write the Dulwich Podiatry blog to share their knowledge on all things podiatric. In this month’s blog we are shifting the perspective to learn more about them and how our podiatrists Debbie, Hema, Michaela and Jack gained the expertise they have today. Read the Dulwich Podiatry Ltd

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How to care for baby’s feet

From figuring out feeding to making milestones, it can feel like there are a million things on your plate when it comes to taking care of your baby. Feet are our foundation and in growing bodies, it’s particularly important to make sure they are being taken care of. Although baby foot care can often be

General, Self Help, Winter Problems

The best footwear for winter sports

Winter can be a tough time for our feet. The colder temperature, rain and (sometimes) snow can be unforgiving on our feet. If you’re a lover of winter sports you may find yourself in these climates more frequently than most; read on to see our podiatrist’s advice to keep in mind to take care of