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Foot washing is essential for health as well as hygiene
Roller derby, the kick-ass punk-inspired women’s sport, is enjoying a surge in popularity – but its players may also see a surge in foot injuries.
Over 3,500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the UK in 2023 – and many were preventable.
Feet are important indicators of viral infections, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders.
The verdict is mixed.
Adopting the ‘barefoot-boy’ lifestyle during the summer months can pose risks to your health.
From Popes and philosophers to writers and emperors, the foot fetish has a long and storied history in our world.
Fresh sweat doesn’t have a smell. It’s the bacteria that feast on sweat that cause the bad smell.
No, you’re not imagining it. Your feet may be wider or longer and your shoes stiffer.
Toe jam was mentioned in a song by The Beatles. Maybe they knew a thing or two about foot hygiene.
Nine months is a long time to have sore feet but these easy remedies can ease the pain.
For the majority of children, in-toe or out-toe walking is just part of growth.
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Caroline Robinson is a Friend of The Conversation.Associate Professor Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Senior Physiotherapist, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, and Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Macquarie University
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Professor, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University
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Lecturer in Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Clinical Practicum Coordinator & Lecturer, Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Professor of Podiatry, University of Southampton
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Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Senior Teaching Fellow, Podiatry, University of Southampton
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Professor in Allied Health and Health Services Research, Adelaide University
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Visiting Fellow, Podiatry, University of Southampton
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Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in Podiatry, Adelaide University
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Program Director for Podiatry, Adelaide University
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Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery, University of Leicester