Here at Heidelberg Podiatry we support Foot Health Week. It is very important to recognise the role looking after our feet play in our lives. As podiatrists we provide foot health assessments, which include assessing the health of your nails and skin in your feet to ensure they are in the best health possible. Common conditions we come across when assessing the foot health of our patients include ingrown toenails, skin conditions, thickened toenails, foot pain and many others.”

I recently wrote about some tips to get started running. This week I’m talking about walking, although walking is a significantly slower paced movement than running there are still precautions that need to be taken to avoid an injury whilst walking and to enjoy your walk in the most comfort possible.

So you want to start running? Running is a fantastic form of exercise, it doesn't require much equipment, is free, and can demand as little or much time as fits in with your daily schedule! With restrictions limiting the types of exercise we can do running has become increasingly popular, here I share my top 3 tips to get you started safely in running.