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Podiatry Instrument Care: A Guide to Cleaning, Sterilisation and MaintenanceCorrect instrument care helps protect patients, maintain performance and extend the working life of reusable podiatry instruments. From nail nippers to other jointed instruments, effective care involves more than placing used tools in an autoclave. Reusable podiatry ...

Infection Prevention in Podiatry Clinics: Reviewing Everyday RoutinesInfection prevention is part of everyday life in podiatry and healthcare clinics. Yet familiar routines can make it harder to spot overlooked surfaces, changes to equipment or inconsistencies between colleagues. Taking a fresh look at how your clinic operates can help identify ...

The Complete Guide to Surgical Scalpel Blade SizesChoosing the right blade is a small decision that shapes the quality of almost every sharp procedure. The correct size and shape gives you control, a clean cutting action and a predictable result, whether you are debriding callus, excising a lesion or making a precise incision in theatre. The wrong ...

Foot Care in the Spotlight: Why Clinisept and Flexitol Featured on ITV's This MorningAs temperatures rise and patients start reaching for sandals, foot health often becomes a greater focus. This summer, two well-known foot care brands available from Canonbury Healthcare were featured on ITV's This Morning as part of its "Get Summer Ready" foot care ...

Potential changes of some items for delivery during periods of extreme and/or prolonged heatWe wanted to make you aware of how delivery of certain products during times of extreme heat will be managed.During a period of extreme heat, we may need to make adjustments to the deliveries of certain products if they are included in your order(s). This is ...

Sustainability is no longer a niche topic within podiatry, it is becoming an everyday consideration for clinics across the UK. From waste generation to sterilisation processes, from packaging to PPE, our profession touches far more environmental touchpoints than many realise. But as conversations about greener practice grow louder, so does a ...

What is a Biomechanics Assessment in Podiatry?Biomechanics sits at the core of effective podiatry care. Every step a patient takes relies on a coordinated reaction between joints, muscles, tendons and external forces. When that system is even slightly off, it rarely stays contained. Pain, dysfunction and longer term complications tend to ...

Hallux Rigidus Treatment - A Guide for PodiatristsUnderstanding Hallux RigidusHallux Rigidus is a form of arthritis that affects the metatarsophalangeal joint where the big toe meets the foot. Just like arthritis, Hallux Rigidus causes inflammation and swelling around the joints, leading to pain, especially when bearing weight on the affected ...

Diabetes and Podiatry : Current UK Guidelines ExplainedFoot complications remain one of the most serious and costly consequences of diabetes in the UK. National guidance consistently shows that early identification of risk, regular foot screening, and timely referral are critical in preventing ulceration, infection, or even amputation. This guide ...

THE BUZZ AROUND MANUKA:NATURE’S MOST SURPRISING FOOT-CARE ALLYIf you’ve spent any time browsing health shelves, online or in-clinic, you’ll have noticed a certain ingredient creating quite a… buzz. Manuka has quietly migrated from the wellness world into clinical skincare, wound management, and now podiatry. But despite its ...