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Common Footcare Mistakes That You’re Most Likely Making

If you’re like us, you care about the condition of your feet and do everything in your power to ensure that they stay healthy. However, even if you have the best intentions, you are most likely damaging your feet in one way or another.

There are several common mistakes that people make while taking care of their feet. These mistakes range from incorrect nail trimming to walking barefoot in damp areas.

If you value your feet, you need to take the time to educate yourself — the easiest way to do this is by reading this list of common mistakes, provided by our experts at Feet First Clinic.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with us, we are a team of professional chiropodists that specialize in foot care prevention services for common and rare conditions foot conditions. We offer a long list of services and products, including custom made orthotics.

Continue reading to learn more.

Cutting Your Toenails Incorrectly

Cutting your nails may appear to be a simple, mundane task, however, it is extremely important and needs to be done correctly.

Many people are unaware that they can get ingrown toenails from improper nail trimming — if left untreated, ingrown toenails can become infected and require surgical treatment.

Before cutting your nails, you should soften them in warm water. This will make the nail less brittle, allowing you to make a clean cut. Additionally, you should always cut straight across and leave as much of the cuticle on as possible. This will decrease the risk of infections and ingrown toenails.

If you get a serious ingrown toenail, you need to get in contact with our team as soon as possible. Our experts can have it removed quickly and have you feeling back to normal immediately.

Walking Barefoot in Damp Areas

Many people will walk barefoot in public locker rooms and showers. Although this may not seem like a huge issue to some people, doing this can seriously harm your feet. You need to make sure that you wear some sort of protective footwear while you’re walking in moist areas.

Some examples of reliable footwear include:

  • Sandals
  • Flip-flops
  • Water shoes
  • Shower shoes

Doing this is important for several reasons, one of the primary factors being that it can help prevent issues like toe fungus. This condition causes your nails to become yellow, thick and foul-smelling. Men tend to have a higher chance of developing foot fungus, along with elderly people and individuals that suffer from athlete’s foot.

If you’re currently suffering from nail fungus or a similar condition, you can purchase some of our moisture-controlling socks, shoes or sandals – these garments will keep your feet dry and fungus-free.

Don’t take your feet for granted — our reliable team wants to help you stay on top of your footcare regimen and avoid making the common mistakes listed above.

By using these helpful tips, you can prevent painful issues like ingrown toenails and fungal infections.

Here’s to Many More Years of Foot Care!

At Feet First Clinic, we’re always excited to welcome new clients! After a successful 12 years of treating our amazing patients, we’re ready to continue offering only the best foot care services and products. Give us a call to ask our friendly staff any questions you may have! Our Toronto foot specialists are ready to help!

Call us at 416-769-3338 or Book Your Assessment Today!

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Emily

Administrative Assistant

Emily is the newest addition to the Feet First family. She assists with the clinic’s accounting and finances, as well as all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the clinic running smoothly. In addition to her accounting smarts, she brings sunshine and positivity to everyone at Feet First Clinic.

Erica Halpern

Marketing and Administrative Assistant (She/Her)

Part of our administrative support staff, Erica also works behind the scenes writing and editing content for our website and blog. She loves researching and writing educational content to help patients and anyone dealing with pain. When she’s not busy in the clinic, you’ll find her at her local gym, exploring underground music, hiking with friends, or cheering on her favourite sports teams (Go Jays!). She also loves huskies!

Sophie Rudahigan

Clinic Administrator (She/Her)
Sophie prides herself on providing top-tier customer service. She is here to ensure a smooth visit for all clients. In addition to overseeing the clinic’s administration and day-to-day operations, she maintains the cosmetic appearance of the store. She is the magic behind our elaborate display case designs and also ensures the clinic is stocked with stylish (but still orthopedic!) footwear options for all ages.

Bianca Carter

CEO (She/Her)

Day in and out, Bianca works hard to ensure Feet First Clinic runs smoothly. Customer service is at the top of her list and she treats every customer like family. Bianca has a passion for fitness and is dedicated to helping people take care of their feet and body. There is no problem that she can’t solve and she believes that where there is a will, there’s a way.

Carolina Charles

Patient Relation Coordinator (She/Her)

If you’ve been to the clinic before, chances are you had the pleasure of meeting Carolina! Carolina’s daily goal is going above and beyond to make sure patients are always completely satisfied. Having worked in the podiatry industry for 22 years, Carolina brings a wealth of knowledge pertaining to client service, insurance policies, and procedures.​ She steers the ship to make sure everything runs smoothly on the daily. Carolina is known for spicing up every outfit with her signature costume jewellery.