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Athlete’s Foot – All You Need to Know

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What is Athlete’s Foot? Tinea pedis (aka athlete’s foot) is a skin infection that affects about 15% of the population and is caused by a build-up of fungal microorganisms on the skin. Athlete’s foot is…

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10 Fun feet Facts

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There are many reasons why our feet are awesome, but some of the pressures they endure and how intricate they are contributes to making them super-strong supports for our entire body! Here is a collection…

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Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy

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What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a general term used to describe conditions, such as diabetic neuropathy, that affect the nervous system out with the brain and spinal cord. There are many causes of…

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Introducing: pedisafe nail reconstruction

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We are delighted to now be offering Pedisafe nail reconstruction. What is Pedisafe? PediSafe is a nail enhancing, remodelling and correction system developed by the Canadian company Fanair Cosmetiques. The procedure is carried out by…

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Should you buy used shoes?

Used shoes: to buy or not to buy?

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One question I am asked on a surprisingly regular basis is whether or not buying used shoes is a good idea. The quick answer? It depends on the shoes. Is it safe to buy used…

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Game of Thrones

Winter’s Coming: Get your feet fit for the cold

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As we hurtle through September – and with Christmas undoubtedly likely to creep up on us out of the blue – I thought it’s probably the right time to share some of my crucial winter…

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Podiatry in Oban - A Step Ahead Podiatry now operates in Oban

A Step Ahead Podiatry in Oban

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We’re excited to announce that A Step Ahead Podiatry is now offering professional foot care and podiatry treatments to patients in Oban area. The full range of treatments available from A Step Ahead are now…

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National Foot Health Month 2019

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April 2019 is National Foot Health Month, and it’s already underway. To contribute we’re posting helpful tips to our social media channels that you can do yourself to keep your feet healthy, so keep an…

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‘Ask Me Anything’ Answers!

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I asked our followers on social media to ask me anything they wanted. Here is how the questions panned out and I hope this gives you an insight as to what it’s like to work…

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When is it a good idea to buy new exercise shoes?

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What to look out for If you’re strong enough to be sticking to those New Year’s resolutions about exercising, jogging and being healthy, then you’re doing a better job than me! But in all seriousness,…

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Achey feet?

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Foot ache is more common than you might suspect. But when you think about it, there are so many lines of work that require us to be on our feet: hospitality, healthcare, events and more.…

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Recommend a friend and get £5 off your next treatment

Get £5 off When You Recommend a Friend

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Get £5 off your next podiatry treatment We love our loyal customers, so we want to give you something back for your kind referrals and recommendations. That’s why we’re giving you a £5 discount* off…

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