Cristiano Ronaldo, top footie player for Real Madrid, will be out of action for 2-3 weeks after bruising his right medial malleolus and tibia (ankle joint). Apparently he didn’t notice it at the time but acute post-trauma oedema led to an MRI scan to check for fractures. Fortunately there were no breaks just bruising, but when you are the world’s most expensive football player …
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22 August 2010
The new PT-1000 trainer, developed by UK Gear, promises to be a outstanding success. The PT-1000 is an ultra durable road and trail running shoe and is on target to be world’s most durable running shoe. So if you want a running shoe that will last for 1000 miles in rough terrain then look at this new trainer because the average trainer wont last anything like 1000 miles. UK Gear, the manufactuers, say that the shoe "promises to redefine the athletic shoe market". The trainers have gone through years of durability testing with the UK Army, the US Army and at SATRA laboratories (SATRA are the World’s leading research and technology centre – if you want to improve the performance, quality and safety of your product or material you should head straight for SATRA). Apparently all British Army recruits get issued with a pair of standard UK Gear shoes every year. Now the PT-1000 will be rolled out and very soon all 450 instructors at the Army Physical Training Corp’s (APTC) Aldershot base will be wearing the new training shoes. They are expected to be available for anyone to purchase any day now.
22 August 2010
Here is the first preview of the Jimmy Choo version of the Ugg boot (affectionately named Chuggs). They must be the ultimate Ugg boots for women who wear designer labels. I’m sure they will be a huge success despite the hefty price tag of £695. The photo was posted a few days ago by Nikki Hilton on her Twitter page. The new Ugg collection is launching in October but in her excitement Nikki seems to have let the Ugg out of the bag.
20 August 2010
Girls – want to see the biggest shoe department in the world? Get yourself down to Shoe Galleries in Selfridges in London’s Oxford Street. The grand opening will be on 16 September 2010 and according to the Daily Telegraph we can expect beautiful parquet flooring, dimmed lights and the kind of sales assistants you usually see in the chicest Bond Street boutiques. It’s almost too much to comprehend isn’t it – 55,000 pairs of shoes. The Telegraph are advising extreme caution and to cut up your credit card. Might be safer to shop online! 20 August 2010
Operations at Hillingdon Hospital in Uxbridge were cancelled this week after "sterile" surgical instruments were found with human flesh and bone stuck on them. And it wasn’t just one surgical kit that was contaminated but 24 surgical kits. Fit for purpose? I don’t think so! "Clearly unacceptable" is a bit of an understatement isn’t it. Better words that spring to mind are appalling, dangerous, unsafe, fatal. IH Sterile Services who clean Hillingdon Hospital’s instruments have apparently begun an urgent investigation. It will be interesting to see what the audit trail comes up with. And they want Chiropodists and Podiatrists to use central sterilisation departments rather than our own autoclaves to sterilise our instruments. I’m never going to sign up to CSDD (Central Sterilising Service Department) until I’m forced to do it. I’d rather be in control of my own sterilising and then I would know it had been done properly. Let’s hope the new Government squash this one. 19 August 2010
Online Question – advice needed "I recently came across your blog and wondered if you would be able to give me some advice. I am 25 years old and about to embark on a 100km walk across the South Downs – we are walking the 100km in one go, so this means 30 hours of walking! I am trying to decide what is the best way to look after my feet – can you provide us any expert advice or chiropodist tips to consider? Also I saw your post about your husband’s Ecco shoes – is there any particular brand in your head that is the best in terms of comfort for a long walk? Unfortunately due to my mislead youth of ill fitting shoes I already suffer from bunions and slightly concerned that my footwear could be my downfall" 15 August 2010
A new shop is coming to town. Famous for their outdoor country clothes I especially like their high performance leather boots. Just right for keeping your feet warm – splash through muddy puddles, muck out the horses, exercise the dog or just stroll down the High Street and show them off. Dubarry even have a "Puddles" boot range for children. Dubarry of Ireland, an established company, coming to 3 The Cellars, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BN
12 August 2010
Enter my Scholl Foot Care Competition
Competition Question – Which Year?
Scholl Clear Gel Blister Plasters Each Scholl blister plaster contains a hydragel island which you place directly over the blister. The plasters absorb the fluid from the blister to help heal the area. Minimises friction and rubbing. Waterproof and breathable. Instant pain relief.
Scholl Orthaheel Regular Orthotics Orthotics (insoles) help change the way your feet work. Wear them in your shoes – they can help reduce pain under the heel, pain at the back of the heel, knee pain, and sometimes lower back pain
Scholl Healthy Nails Treats yellow and discoloured toe nails caused by nail varnish and thickening of nails. Use as a base coat for nail varnish to prevent staining. Whitens, brightens and conditions your nails.
Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream Fast acting skin repair cream for cracked and painful heels. Visible results in 3 days.
Scholl Party Feet Invisible Gel Heel Shields Do your shoes slip, rub or cut into your skin? If so protect your heels by using these heel shields.
10 August 2010
FitFlop aren’t leaving the men out with their gorgeous new range of Fitflop Supertone trainers however I predict most men will be blissfully unaware of their arrival and will need some covert guidance. Here’s what I suggest … … buy him some FitFlop Supertones and put them where his comfy old broken trainers used to live. Ask him if he likes the new laces you bought him. If he asks any more questions tell him you put his trainers through the washing machine. Do they look a different colour? Two weeks later throw out his old trainers. Job done! Free UK delivery on all FitFlop Supertones – pre-order here at Cloggs
10 August 2010
It’s what you have all been waiting for – the arrival of the autumn and winter FitFlop Superboots. You love your FitFlop sandals, be prepared to love your FitFlop boots (and trainers). FitFlop Superboots are just the answer when it’s winter and it’s too cold for your sandals. Buy FitFlop Superboots – trust the FitFlop brand. FitFlops are so good they are doing me out of work! Well not really – but most of my patients have the sandals because they’re so comfortable and they’re stylish too. Even flat feet feel fantastic in FitFlops and the sole is thick enough to cushion you from the hard ground underneath you. Be prepared to walk around on air. Free UK delivery on all FitFlop Boots – pre-order here at Cloggs.
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My name is Sue Ferguson and I am a chiropodist and podiatrist working in private practice in Tenterden, Kent, in the south east of England.
I am registered with the Health Professions Council, the regulatory body for health professionals and I have been treating feet for 20 years. For further information about my chiropody practice see my website www.sueferguson.co.uk where you will find lots of tips and information. From a professional point of view I find feet, foot conditions and shoes fascinating. I spent the first 35 years of my life waiting for the Internet to be invented and now it's here I want to share my enthusiasm about feet with you all.
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