We are pleased to announce the opening of our new main practice in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. We are located centrally in our large studio space behind Marshall’s Yard.
The Practice
Our new practice offers a comprehensive range of professional foot care treatments and procedures. Headed by our qualified Podiatrist, we offer in-practice and home visit treatments (within the local area).
The Training Academy
Alongside the opening of our new practice we have launched our Foot Practitioner Training Academy. We offer comprehensive accredited training to qualify as a Footcare Practitioner. Our qualification is recognised nationally and could lead to an exciting professional career in the clinical care sector.
Verrucas, otherwise known as “planter warts”, appear on feet and have tiny black dots under hardened skin. Caused by the HPV virus, verrucas are not harmful but they can be very painful, like walking on a needle.
At The HEAL’M Practice, we use Swift microwave technology, delivered through a probe, which is applied gently to the skin. Swift verruca treatment successfully treats even the most persistent and stubborn verrucas and warts. Patients will often feel a sharp sensation, similar to an injection.
The HEAL’M Practice is an active participant in our local community. We are sponsoring Shannon Snell, who is Rugby player in the back row position in the team known as the “Lincoln Ladies”.
Shannon began playing rugby whilst at university and was part of the Lincoln University team. Now employed by Lincolnshire Police, she is in her fourth season playing back row for Lincoln Ladies. She really enjoys the team spirit in playing competitive women’s rugby, particularly when everyone pulls together to achieve a difficult win.
One very common condition that affects young and old is an ingrowing toenail. The infection and pain is something that is hard to ignore. Having excellent skills in assessment and treatment of this condition makes podiatry very exciting and has huge benefits in day to day life. Helping prevent their development is also key and understanding how to pass this information on is all part of podiatry training. Not just about toe nail cutting but understanding those who may be predisposed to this is vital. Use of local anaesthetics, access to appropriate medicines and the hands on skills to operate and deal with these conditions is important.
Benefits of Sports Masage Therapy for Older People
Sports massage not only contributes to feelings of relaxation and well-being, it also has a positive impact on the physical operations of the body. People over the age of 50 are at increased risk of skeletol, muscular or ligament damage, especially when engaging in otherwise beneficial physical exercise. Sports massage therapy is also useful in relieving pain and discomfort caused by arthritis, poor mobility or compromised circulation.
Arthritis
According the NHS, arthritis is “a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint” that affects over 10 million people in the UK, including children. It is well known that even gentle exercise helps improve the symptoms of arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Combining exercise with sports massage therapy contibutes further to these positive effects, whilst at the same time reducing the risk of injury.
Circulation
With age, good circulation can become compromised, especially following conditions such as heart failure, and high cholesterol. Massage therapy helps improve blood floor to the body’s limbs. This in turn increases overall health and achieves a sense of well-being.
Muscle Tension
Unfortunatelly, as people age they become less mobile and less active. As the human body stops operating like it once did, people tend to stay home more often and get less exercise. As a result, muscles will harden and become tighter – making it even more difficult to move around. What a massage can do here is to help soften both muscle and tissue. It achieves this by increasing blood flow to these specific areas. The body is a miraculous thing and with a bit of prompting in older age, it can continue to serve us well into the future.
De-stress and Relaxation
Of course, the most well-known benefit of sports massage therapy is in promoting body relaxation. This in turn helps in the reduction of stress and anxiety, symptoms all too common in our hectic lives, even amoungst those of us who are of increasing years. The reduction of stress and anxiety is not a luxury. It helps lower blood pressure, improves poor mental health and contributes to a more holistic sense of well-being.
From the Royal College of Podiatry, this video explains the processes around the casting and manufacture of the various devices that are provided to patients with such pathologies like flat feet and shin splints.
Shoe orthotics benefit management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, diabetes as well as paediatric patients.
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