COMMON PROBLEMS AND ANXIETIES WITH CHILDREN’S FEET…BY JULIA FRANKLIN
Parents are often concerned because their baby appears to be walking flat-footed. In the early stages of development this is quite normal and gives them a more stable base until the legs and feet have gained strength. If the flat-footedness appears to persist in a young child to the age [...]
FOOT CARE FOR BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN: BABY’S FIRST SHOES…BY JULIA FRANKLIN
The first time your child walks is a great moment of achievement for the parents – and no doubt a sense of achievement for the infant too. Resist the temptation, however, to rush out and buy baby’s first shoes! Baby’s feet are flat and broad and, at this stage, designed [...]
FOOT CARE FOR BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN: EARLY CARE…BY JULIA FRANKLIN
It is very important to let your baby’s feet develop as naturally as possible. Indoors (and out, when the weather is warm enough) you should encourage your baby to kick and exercise free from the constrictions of footwear, as the muscles of the feet and legs will begin to strengthen [...]
FOOT CARE FOR BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN: EARLY DEVELOPMENT….BY JULIA FRANKLIN
At birth and throughout the first year or so of life, babies’ feet are quite different in many ways from those of an adult. Firstly they are a different shape, being wider in the forefoot and narrow at the heel with the toes often being “curly”. Secondly the bones are [...]
GENERAL FOOT CARE TIPS FOR DIABETICS..BY JULIA FRANKLIN
*Walking is good, safe exercise and will improve the circulation * Do not sit with your legs crossed or walk around barefoot – even in the house. It is important to protect your feet at all times from injury. * If your eyesight is poor, ask a member of your [...]
FOOTWEAR AND HOSIERY ADVICE FOR DIABETICS: BY JULIA FRANKLIN
FOOTWEAR Shoes that fit well can help prevent many foot problems. Ill-fitting shoes cause corns, callouses, ulcers and nail problems – all of which it is so important to avoid when you have diabetes. Therefore, choose footwear with:- soft leather uppers without seams that will mould to your feet and [...]
DIABETIC FOOTCARE: TOENAILS, CORNS & CALLOUSES: BY JULIA FRANKLIN
Toenails should be cut to the shape of the end of the toes and no shorter. Never cut down the sides. After cutting, use a file on any sharp corners or rough edges. You may find them easier to cut after a bath. If you have any difficulties cutting your [...]
CARING FOR THE DIABETIC FOOT: PERSONAL HYGIENE: BY JULIA FRANKLIN
Wash your feet daily with mild soap and warm water. DO NOT SOAK THEM. Never use Epsom Salts or Washing Soda in a footbath. Dry feet carefully, especially between the toes, which is where germs such as Athlete’s Foot can easily breed. Use a soft towel and a gentle blotting [...]
THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOT CARE FOR DIABETICS: BY JULIA FRANKLIN
Diabetes can cause nerve damage which can result in problems due to lack of sensation in the feet. Diabetes can also cause poor circulation, which means that healing of sores of infections is delayed or prevented. Put these two factors together and you can see how easily people with Diabetes [...]