Cheshire Foot Clinic

11/08/2026

Do you need insoles? 👣

Insoles (also called orthoses) can be used to help support your feet, improve how they function, and reduce strain on the feet and lower limbs.

They may be recommended for a range of conditions, including:

🦶 Plantar heel pain – helping to reduce stress on the tissues under the foot
🦶 Flat feet – providing additional support and improving foot alignment
🦶 Overpronation – helping to manage excessive inward rolling of the foot
🦶 Arch or forefoot pain – redistributing pressure and supporting the foot
🦶 Achilles tendon problems – helping to reduce load on the tendon
🦶 Knee, hip or lower-limb pain – in some cases, addressing contributing biomechanical factors
🦶 Arthritis – providing cushioning, support and pressure redistribution

Not everyone needs an insole, and the right type depends on your individual feet, symptoms and activity levels. A podiatrist can assess your foot function and recommend whether an insole could be beneficial for you.

If you’re experiencing ongoing foot or lower-limb pain, get in touch!

06/08/2026

When was the last time you had your feet measured properly? 👣

Many people spend years wearing shoes that are too small, too narrow, or simply not the right fit, often because their feet have changed over time and they haven’t been measured since childhood.

At your podiatry appointment, we can use a Brannock device to accurately measure your feet and help you determine which shoe size and style may suit you best.

The right shoes can make a huge difference to your comfort and can help reduce pressure on areas that may contribute to problems such as corns, hard skin, sore toes and general foot pain.

It might be time to check that your shoes are working for your feet, not against them.👟

05/08/2026

Fungal nail infections can be stubborn and often don’t improve with simple treatments alone. If you’re concerned about changes to your toenails, such as thickening, discolouration, crumbling or a change in appearance, we can help you understand your options.

🔍 We offer a FREE fungal nail assessment where our podiatry team can examine your nails, discuss your concerns and advise on suitable treatment options.

📞 Get in touch today to find out more about fungal nail treatments and whether laser treatment could be suitable for you. 01565 655840.

05/08/2026

31/07/2026

🦶 The Foot Roll: Understanding the Dynamic Centre of Pressure 👇🏼

When we walk, the foot doesn’t simply “land and push off.” The dynamic centre of pressure (CoP) travels through the foot in a very specific pathway, revealing how forces are transferred from ground contact through to propulsion.

During a typical foot roll, we see the following:

1️⃣ Initial Contact (Heel Strike): The CoP begins at the posterolateral heel. This is where the body first accepts load, helping absorb impact and begin shock attenuation.

2️⃣ Loading Response: As the foot moves to the ground, the CoP progresses forward and slightly medially through the heel. Controlled pronation allows the foot to become a flexible adaptor to the surface.

3️⃣ Midstance: The CoP progresses forwards through the midfoot region. This is the transition phase where the body moves over the foot, and efficient load transfer is critical for stability and balance.

4️⃣ Terminal Stance: The CoP advances into the medial forefoot towards the 1st metatarsal as the heel lifts and the foot becomes a more rigid lever for push-off.

5️⃣ Propulsion (Toe-Off): The CoP finishes beneath the hallux (big toe). This is where force is directed into the ground to generate forward movement, making the hallux and 1st ray key contributors to efficient propulsion.

🚩 Deviations from this pathway can indicate reduced shock absorption, excessive or limited pronation, forefoot overload, hallux dysfunction or compensation patterns higher up the kinetic chain.

Using our dynamic Footscan pressure analysis, clinicians can visualise this pathway in real time, assess the speed of movement and understand not just where pressure is, but how the foot actually functions dynamically.

Suffering with foot or lower limb pain? Book in for your Footscan gait analysis at a Gait and Motion Clinics partner today… 👣

29/07/2026

When a toenail has been damaged through injury, trauma, or nail loss, a specialist medical-grade gel can be used to recreate the appearance of a natural nail while the underlying nail continues to grow.

✔️Restores the natural appearance of damaged or unsightly nails.
✔️Safeguards the nail bed, encouraging healthy nail growth.
✔️Boosts self-confidence by improving nail aesthetics.

Every nail is unique, so we will assess the nail to determine whether nail reconstruction is a suitable option for you.

📞01565 655840 or email [email protected]

28/07/2026

After completing her fantastic fundraising hike, Kay received a special visit from Larry at Forgotten Feet - Helping Homeless Feet, who stopped by to personally say thank you for her incredible support.

It was a pleasure to hear more about the amazing work the charity does and the difference it makes to so many lives. We're excited to be working alongside Forgotten Feet to help raise awareness and share the inspiring work they do.

It's not too late to donate, you can use the link below to support this amazing charity ⬇️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kay-johnson-lloyd?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL


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24/07/2026

Thank you to Tim for taking the time to leave a fabulous five-star Google review, following his first appointment with Cansu earlier this week.

22/07/2026

A huge congratulations to Elliot on completing his very first Ironman! 🏊🚴🏃

After coming to us with shin splints, it’s been fantastic to be part of his journey back to full training and ultimately to the Ironman finish line.

We’re incredibly grateful for his kind words and thrilled to see him achieve such an amazing milestone. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey 🙏

18/07/2026

Following up with our patients is an important part of the care we provide, and receiving messages like this reminds us why we do what we do 💙👣