Spring News 2018

Posted Karen RandellPosted in newsletter

Staff Focus Matt Allen  Many of you will know Matt as the friendly voice reminding you of your next appointment. His main responsibilities include ensuring all the appointments are booked properly & ordering supplies. Matt has been with Randell’s for eight years.  The best thing about his job is:  “meeting our patients and hearing so many amazing stories of their lives.” Matt has a gentle way of explaining things to our patients, he has over the years matured as an integral part of Randell’s Footcare     ANNOUNCING OUR BRAND NEW BIOMECHANICS CLINIC                           […]

Growing pains and children’s limbs

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Bio-mechanics, childr

Growing pains?  Does your child complain of leg and foot pains?   Recurrent limb pain in childhood is a fairly common condition, with children typically experiencing aching pains in the late afternoon and early evening. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/growing-pains/symptoms-causes/syc-20354349 The under fives might complain of their legs feeling tired rather than painful and you might notice they are unusually clumsy or unstable.  There is a lot of confusing advice about, including old wives tales which put it down to the growth process and the term ‘growing pains. Forget Harry Potter’s agonising experience of re-growing bones, there is in fact little to no medical evidence that the growth process is painful.  Should you be worried?  […]

Flat feet in Children

Posted Karen RandellPosted in childr, Footcare

Does your child have flat feet? Parents often ask us if it is necessary to treat a child for flat feet. Obviously they are concerned for the welfare and well-being of their children, so there is nothing “silly” about such requests. Hopefully this advice can help set some minds to rest. Children are not “little adults” Their feet and legs are not miniature versions of an adult form, as the child undergoes various lower limb changes during its first few years. If you look at an x-ray of a child’s feet, you might be surprised to note that there is […]

Doppler used to test circulation

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Footcare, Information

Doppler used to test circulation  Do you suffer from diabetes or another condition that affects blood circulation? If so then we recommend that you have a Doppler test at least once a year. However at Randell’s we will routinely test all of our patients as part of your assessment. Comparison of your Doppler results over time helps us to detect, monitor and treat any compromised circulatory problems that may exist. Sometimes problems arise from the medication that people take and we are able to refer back to the GP’s for review. High frequency acoustic sound waves are applied to the […]

Dementia and the Importance of Foot-care

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Advice, Footcare, Information, Treatment

DON´T FORGET ME Why is good foot-care so important for people with dementia? People with dementia can be prone to a loss of elasticity, sensitivity and padding in their feet. They can also suffer with collapsed arches and poor blood circulation. In addition to all this, dementia can cause unsteadiness, which in turn can lead to increased risk of falls and broken bones. Good footcare can minimise the risks associated with all of these problems and keep feet in the best posible condition. How can I help a person with dementia care for their feet? · Pay attention to footwear: […]

Why are my feet so sweaty?

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Advice, Footcare, Information

Sweaty feet can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. However, you don’t have to just put up with it…. read on to see how we can help Why do feet sweat so much? There are more sweat glands in our feet than anywhere else in the body. Sweat glands in the feet are also particularly active. They secrete all the time, not just in response to heat or exercise.In short, even healthy feet sweat a lot. It’s just a part of our anatomy!   What if the sweating is really excessive? You could be suffering from a condition known as hyperhidrosis. Signs […]

Why do my feet Smell so badly?

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Advice, Footcare

Why do my feet smell? Stinky feet can be really embarrassing and anti-social. Ever wondered what causes the stench? Well it’s all to do with sweat and bacteria. Our feet sweat in order to keep the skin supple and moist and to help us regulate our temperature. However, when this sweat gets trapped in socks and shoes, it can create the perfect conditions for bacteria to thrive; warm, moist and dark. Sweat has a mild odour of it’s own but it is the bacteria that really cause the reek. Bacteria helps the sweat decompose and this releases a cheesy odour. […]

Slow pulse rate found with Doppler

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Advice, circulation, Footcare

Patient Story, Doppler Mrs DW   Sheringham This lady came for her regular treatment, she had no health issues except that she was feeling a bit rundown and tired, her usual list of medication had not changed for a while., during treatment I noted that her feet were quite cold, but it was a cold December day. Towards the end of her foot treatment I listened with my Doppler to her foot pulses.  They were easy to find but her actual pulse was slow, about 44 bpm. I explained that this would account for her cold feet and possibly why she […]

Patient Stories

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Uncategorised

Mrs FW Fakenham – Fungal nail infections  [metaslider id=2439] FW has been coming to see us for the past 4 years. Most of her toenails had a chronic fungal infection that made them appear discoloured, thickened and painful to cut. Mrs W had stopped wearing any kind of open toe sandals or shoes that would show even a glimmer of her nails as she was so embarrassed by them. This was a great shame as she loved to holiday in Florida and Madeira regularly. At first, we suggested that she try one of our topical anti-fungal treatments alongside having all […]

5 Interesting Foot facts

Posted Karen RandellPosted in Information

Human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles,ligaments and tendons. Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems , mostly due to footwear. Average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime (more than 4 times the circumference of the globe) During an average day of walking, the total forces on your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to an average of a fully loaded cement truck. Most of back, knee and leg problems are directly linked with foot disorders. “ The human foot […]