Many older people suffer a fall with consequent injury such as a fractured shoulder, wrist, hip, ankle or foot. In the UK there is an active falls prevention initiative, promoted by the National Health Service. Not so in South Africa, although we are aware of the problem.
- Image via Wikipedia
Chilblains are associated with cold winter conditions, often worsened by wet weather.
So as I go off to the Cape for a few days I'll give you some suggestions to protect against 'winter feet'.
- Image via Wikipedia
More people are complaining about their ingrown toe nails as winter comes and closed shoes are being worn more.
The most common cause of an ingrown toe nail is poor self-treatment, but there are numerous other factors, divided into intrinsic and extrinsic.
The International Fedaration of Podiatrists, headquartered in Paris, France, has declared May to be World Foot Health Awareness Month. I join them in calling the attention of the public and health care providers to the importance of good foot and ankle care. It's time for all South Africans to stop and take a look at their feet!
