Why is it necessary to perform therapeutic foot care at least once a year?
Date added: 07 12 2022
Advises Zane Subatoviča, a podiatrist from the MFD Outpatient hospital "Dziedniecība"
At least once a year, we recommend professional, therapeutic foot care for everyone, regardless of whether the person has or does not have any foot health problems.
A podiatrist or medical foot care specialist will notice potential damage in time, provide medical assistance and advise on various foot care issues.
Especially important therapeutic foot care is recommended for people in high-risk groups - people with diabetes or elderly people who have difficulty taking care of their feet themselves.
Foot health problems detected in time are easier and faster to treat.
Why is it better to entrust foot care to a podiatrist rather than a pedicurist?
A classic pedicure is performed for aesthetic purposes. Medicinal foot care and foot care is performed by a podiatrist - a foot care specialist with medical education.
A podiatrist, unlike a pedicurist, assesses the condition of the toenails and the skin of the feet and detects changes in the structure of the skin and nails. The specialist's knowledge allows early identification of deformation of the fingers, toes or nails and the necessary treatment of the feet, so everyone should consult a podiatrist at least once to assess the general condition of the feet and nails.
Medicinal foot care is also performed as preventive care for healthy feet. It is suitable for everyone - men, women (including pregnant women) and children.
Medicinal foot care is recommended:
- to prevent thickening of the skin;
- in the treatment and maintenance of heel cracks;
- to prevent ingrown nails;
- in cases of changes in the shape and colour of nails;
- for eliminating corns;
- for the treatment of warts and ulcers;
- for the treatment of skin and nail fungus;
- and other problems.
Apply and take care of the health of your feet in time!
MFD Outpatient hospital "Dziedniecība", Rušonu street 15, Riga
67 13 13 13, e-mail: dziednieciba AT mfd DOT lv
MFD Healthcare group began its history more than 50 years ago as an outpatient health care facility. At this moment the MFD is one of the largest multi-profile healthcare company that provides a wide range of health care services to more than 400 000 patients in different locations in Riga and Latvia. By using the latest technologies and excellent medical experience, MFD main objective is to take care of the health of the population by ensuring timely disease prevention, as well as providing effective diagnostic and treatment services.
