Category: Monthly Blog

Being an Employee  in the Workplace

As an employee ,you can maintain your foot health by Being aware of the hazards in  your workplace.  If you have concerns about your foot safety, alert  your workplace representative or your employer. Reporting any foot pain or discomfort to your employer or safety… Continue Reading “Being an Employee  in the Workplace”

Frog Sitting Discouraged in the Child

When your child first begins to walk – usually  between the age of 10 and 18 mths – shoes are generally not necessary , unless a problem is detected. Allowing your child to walk barefoot or sometimes to wear socks without shoes can help… Continue Reading “Frog Sitting Discouraged in the Child”

When was the Last Time you Serviced your Feet?

We love our cars and take good care of them.  But often we pay little attention to  our main form of transport – our feet . The average person walks 128,800 kms in a lifetime.  That adds up to a lot of wear and… Continue Reading “When was the Last Time you Serviced your Feet?”

Looking After Employees in the Workplace

As an employer you can prevent foot problems at work by Promoting foot health in your workplace Contracting a podiatrist  to give a talk on foot care to employees Encouraging  your staff members to report foot problems , no matter how  minor Looking at… Continue Reading “Looking After Employees in the Workplace”

Fitted Footwear is Essential to Maintaining Foot Health

Regardless of your work place – office, shop ,warehouse , restaurant – comfortable , properly fitted footwear is essential to maintaining  foot health . Appropriate footwear can protect your feet against cold, preventing them from getting wet  or by cushioning them from the impact… Continue Reading “Fitted Footwear is Essential to Maintaining Foot Health”