Best wishes for 2009. The first holiday injury came this week. Another sesamoid fracture . A 38 year old male patient returned to the practice for follow up to a visit in December, due to have impressions made for new orthotics.
In just under 7 hours time South Africa will welcome 2009. Will you make a resolution to become a podiatrist? Maybe one of your family or friends will?
Are you sitting with your 'Matric' results and not sure what to do next? South Africa has a serious shortage of podiatrists and as I wrote the other day even our new graduates are emigrating. There are fewer than 200 registered podiatrists for our population of about 48 million people.
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! We closed the practice today. Tomorrow I start a short break in Hout Bay with my family. Including my son who is visiting from the UK.
I know that some of you reading this site do not actually celebrate Christmas and so I wish you and your families well over the long weekend. If you are celebrating Christmas, I hope that you too can spend some time with those you love.

- Image by Donnie Ray via Flickr
Sore feet or sunburn could ruin your holiday. Whether you are going to the coast, mountains or bush, you need to pay special attention to protecting your feet this summer.


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