Good foot care includes:

• Wash your feet daily Rinse off all soap and dry thoroughly, especially areas between toes.

• Washing feet in warm water (not hot)
• Use a Cotton tip to dry areas between the toes.
• Examine your feet daily skin, soles and areas between toes, if you have any concerns make an appointment with your Podiatrist as soon as possible.
• Use a mirror or get help from family member or friends if your eyesight is poor.

• Yearly professional Podiatry check ups, diabetic patients should have 3 to 6 monthly check ups.
• Check for cracks, sores and painful reddened areas.
• Trim toenails straight across (don't cut into the corners)
• Apply cream to your feet (avoiding between the toes)
• Wear comfortable well-fitting shoes

• Do not wear socks or stocking that are too short or too tight. It inhibits blood supply to the lower limbs.

• Shop for shoes later in the day since feet swell by then this will ensure they are not too tight.
• Orthotic wearers should have their orthotics checked by their Podiatrist every 6 months

• Limit or quit smoking, it will constrict the blood vessels and decrease blood supply to the lower limbs.

• Walking is the best exercise for feet.

Avoid the following:

• Walking barefoot (even indoors or around pools and beaches - the feet need protection)
• Trimming corns and calluses with a razor
• Over-the-counter medicated corn and callus removers which may cause skin burns
• Wearing the same pair of orthotics for more than 5 years