Ann Moulds Podiatry & Bowen

31/10/2024

Heel Pain can be caused by:
Abnormal walking style
Obesity
Ill-fitting shoes
Standing, running, or jumping on hard surfaces
Tight calf muscles
Sudden inward or outward turning of the heel
Landing hard or awkwardly on the heel

Please book an appointment for advice on how best to manage heel pain

15/04/2024

09/04/2024

Summer is just around the corner so it is time to get rid of any dry or hard skin and polish up your nails.

07/04/2024

Do you need prescription Orthotics or Insoles. Orthotics are prescription medical devices that you wear inside your shoes to correct biomechanical foot issues such as poor foot function, correcting how you walk, stand, or run. They can also help with foot pain such as plantar fasciitis, bursitis, and arthritis. Orthotics can help correct poor balance and postural control easing back, hip, knee and neck pain.

29/11/2023

Preventing and Treating Chilblains

Chilblains are painful, itchy swellings that often occur on the tops of small toe joints but can occur in other bony areas too, such as the back of the heel. Tightly fitting footwear can constirct blood flow and increase the problem through rubbing on the painful area. Chilblains are a cold reaction to the cold. and often present as itchy red and inflammed. Scratchig then worsens the problem and if not cared for correctly they can breakdown and become weepy inflamed and even more painful.

Preventative action is easier than the solution so use an antipruritic (anti-itching) cream or ointment . Menthol-based products can also be very soothing.
If the skin becomes broken, apply to help heal the skin and prevent infection and cover with a non adherent non stick dressing.

02/09/2020

I am delighted to announce John McCall is joining the practice. John and I have been friends for over 30 years and as well as colleagues within the NHS at one time, we also worked together in private practice.
I am delighted to announce John has agreed to join the AM Vitality Clinic bringing with him years of experience and expertise. Below is some information about Johns work.

"John McCall. D.PodM, MHS(cert) HCPC registered

John qualified with distinction in 1984 and has over 30 years experience in the NHS and in private practice in Yorkshire and Ayrshire.
Whilst employed in the NHS he specialised in diabetes and served on several national groups advising on diabetic foot care.
He was a founder member of the Scottish Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists Group whose main role was to encourage podiatrists in Scotland to gain the knowledge and skill to provide the best possible foot care to people with diabetes."

04/09/2019

PLANTAR FASCIITIS is a condition which can cause heel pain. It happens when the strong band of tissue on the sole of your foot (fascia) becomes irritated, after repetitive use or due to poor foot posture. Most commonly it occurs in one foot but is possible to have it in both feet at the same time.

There is usually a gradual onset of pain, however, symptoms can also be acute with sudden onset.

Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
💥Pain or tenderness in the heel or arch of the foot
💥Pain with initial steps in the morning or after a period of rest
💥Walking short distances may improve pain but longer distances may increase the symptoms again
💥Pain with sudden stretching of the sole of the foot. This could include going up on your toes or upstairs
💥Pain with prolonged standing or when wearing flat or unsupportive footwear

What causes plantar fasciitis?
Often there may be no obvious cause for the symptoms. However, certain risk factors can are associated such as:
🦶🏼Poor cushioning or poor arch support in your shoes
🦶🏼Tightness in calf muscle
🦶🏼Poor foot posture
🦶🏼Being on your feet for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces
🦶🏼Being overweight
🦶🏼If you are very active it can also be due to sudden stretching or overuse of the sole of the foot; such as when sprinting, jumping and landing on hard surfaces in basketball or after increasing running distance or intensity.

If you are suffering, book an appointment and we can assess the cause and put a treatment plan in place.

20/08/2019

⭐️Treatment / therapy / beauty / consultant room to rent within AM Vitality Clinic in Ayr ⭐️

The clinic is situated in bespoke premises in a beautiful secluded courtyard in Citadel Place. It is conveniently located within 5 minutes walk from the bus station and has ample off street parking.

The clinic has recently been refurbished to a high standard and offers 2 treatment rooms, waiting room, washroom and pantry.

This would be an ideal room for someone with an already established client base.

All bills will be included within the rent.

Please contact Ann Moulds on 01292 619812 to view and discuss further.