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Cardiff: 0292 0628 306
Pontypridd: 0144 3486 256

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Care for your feet with our help..

The risks of serious foot problems can be reduced by: -

• Good control of blood sugar
  
• Good control of blood pressure
  
• Good control of cholesterol levels
  
• Not smoking
  
• Protecting your feet by wearing good shoes
  
• Checking your feet regularly
  
• Most importantly, asking for help if you think something is wrong!
  

Correct Footwear helps...

• Walking barefoot or wearing sandals increases the risk of injury.
• It is important to wear shoes at all times.
• New shoes should only be worn for a few hours at first you should then check for any areas of redness or blistering.
• If your feet swell take care to make sure your shoes do not become too tight.
• Cotton or woollen socks are best not synthetic material.

Ten Steps To Foot Health...

1. Examine your feet daily for blisters, corns, callous, athlete’s foot, nail problems or breaks in the skin. Use a mirror to check under your feet.
2. Wash your feet daily and dry well, especially between the toes. Do not soak your feet as this removes all the natural oils.
3. If your skin is dry, use a cream regularly. Ask your Podiatrist, GP or Pharmacist to recommend one for you.
4. Trim your nails regularly, following the natural curve of the toes.
5. Be very careful about walking barefoot, even indoors.
6. Avoid extremes of heat and cold.
7. Have shoes properly fitted at a good shoe shop. If you cannot find suitable shoes, you may be able to have them supplied from the hospital clinic – ask your GP or Podiatrist.
8. Check your shoes daily for stones, worn seams, loose insoles or holes which could injure your feet.
9. Be especially careful of your feet and choice of footwear on holiday, if playing sport or taking exercise. It is often new or different activities which cause damage.
10. Look after yourself – good blood sugar control, exercise, balanced diet and no smoking.

Annual Foot Screening

You should have your feet checked annually by a Podiatrist, GP, Practice Nurse or at the hospital diabetic clinic.

The examination should includes: -

• Assessing blood flow to your feet by checking your pulses at the ankles. In cases of doubt, extra tests will be carried out or requested.
• Checking for damage to the nerves to your feet and any loss of sensation. This is usually done by asking if you can feel the vibration of a tuning fork on your big toes, and a nylon filament pushed against the soles of your feet. You should report any odd sensations in your feet, such as numbness or pins and needles.
• Checking the structure of your feet for any   abnormal pressure loadings.
• Seeing if your shoes are suitable.

The annual foot check is also an opportunity for you to ask about your feet and their care. Please bring with you: -

1. Your blood sugar monitoring diary or diabetes record book.
2. Podiatrist issued shoes or the shoes you usually wear.
3. An up to date list of your medication.

Warning Signs

Warning signs of something being wrong with your feet include: -

• Discharge of pus from a corn, callous, a nail, a cut or injury.
• Blister, especially if the fluid in it is bloody.
• Cracks in the skin, often found between the toes or on the heels.
• Sudden swelling or pain in your feet or legs, especially if there is no apparent reason.
• Dark brown or black discolouration in an area of callous.

If you have any of the above, seek help urgently from your Podiatrist, GP surgery or the hospital diabetic clinic.

Less urgent problems but still in need of attention include: -

• Toenails which are difficult to cut because they are growing too thick or ingrowing.
• Areas of callous or corns.
• Frequent discomfort or pain in your feet.
• Difficulty in finding shoes which are comfortable.

Source: Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

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We are situated in North Cardiff, close to Heath, Rhiwbina, Llanishen & Birchgrove.

Map & Directions to Cardiff Clinic

We cover all areas of Cardiff and have many satisfied & regular customers from these areas:

If you are looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in North Cardiff - we are right here.

If you are looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Whitchurch - look no further.

If you live & looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Cyncoed  - helpful map & directions will show how easy it is to find us.

If you happen to be looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Canton, you will be surprised to know that we have many satisfied customers from Canton. Please contact us for an appointment.

A private podiatrist / chiropodist in Cardiff

Map & Directions to Cardiff Clinic

If you live & looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Lisvane area, we are just a stone throw away.

If you are looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Llanishen, see us on the Caerphilly Road on your way home.

If you live nearby & looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Pontcanna, we are easily reachable.

When someone is looking for Podiatrists / Chiropodists in Penylan they often are referred to us by friends & family.

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Patient Information:

• If you have never seen a Podiatrist before in a clinic or at their consulting rooms, you may not know what to expect. In a NHS setting your GP may refer you to a Podiatrist for your foot problem.
• A GP referral is NOT necessary to see us at Toetal footcare although many local GP's recommend us for private treatment. 
• If the patient is under 16 the legal guardian of the child must accompany them; and
• Please remove any nail varnish.

How long will I have to wait to see a Podiatrist?

• You will usually be seen the same week. Contact us for more information.
• Please bring a list of any current medication.

Announcements & Offers

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Toetal Footcare carries out a general health check and medication check before surgery, which is included in the overall price.

We stock a range of podiatry products including: felt fleecy web, gel toe covers and flexitoll heel balm - prices start from only 50p.

Many medical insurance companies will pay for podiatry treatments. Please check your medical insurance policy document.

Important information - not all ingrowing toenails will require surgery. Many can be resolved in a general clinical appointment with minimal discomfort.

We cater for men and women and children of all ages.

Late Night Opening
For details, click here to see our opening hours

Don't be afraid, call us and make an appointment.

No need for an appointment to come and try our extensive range of shoes.

Disabled Access
Our Cardiff & Pontypridd practices both are completely wheelchair friendly,

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Useful Links:-

• Foot Problems: Could You Be Wearing the Wrong Shoes?
  
• Adult Foot Health
• Women risk feet in fashion's name

• Wikipedia - Diseases of the foot
• Research: Do People Wear the Correct-Size Shoes?
• High heel horrors! The hidden cost to your body of those crucial extra inches