Introductions

French podiatrist

invalid@example.com (podolemoine) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:25 +0000

Good evening,

I am a french podiatrist, from paris.
I want to speak with podiatrisr from other countries about our differences our technics.

I have not a good level in english langage, so excuse my english... I am improuving my level!

see you soon

Arno Lemoine
reflexosport@hotmail.com if you ahe got msn messenger.

New Member Introduction

invalid@example.com (Selena Thomas) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:18:20 +0000

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum and excited to be here.
I’m looking forward to learning more about podiatry and connecting with others who share the same interest.
I've recently come across some interesting devices that monitor plantar pressures and temperature, and I'm eager to read any research available on these.
Could someone please guide me on how to ask questions here ?
Where should...

New Member Introduction

New Member Intro

invalid@example.com (MissYuck) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:39:26 +0000

Hi, my name is Denise and I’m 46 years old. I am from the US. I have a genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which makes me prone to injury, especially soft tissue injuries, and I am 11 days post op from a revision peroneal tendon surgery. Tomorrow afternoon is my first post op appointment and I will find out if I can start bearing some weight yet. Last year I was non weight bearing...

New Member Intro

Question Aged Care

invalid@example.com (Gentle One) — Tue, 06 May 2025 02:08:06 +0000

Subject: Inquiry Regarding Foot Care Services Under the Support Home Care Program
Good morning,
I am writing to seek clarification regarding the Support Home Care Program scheduled to commence on July 1, 2025. Several uncertainties have arisen, particularly as a significant portion of services has been subcontracted to Home Care Package (HCP) providers. It has been reported that some of these...

Question Aged Care

Aspiring Orthotic Manufacturing Lab Owner in Canada

invalid@example.com (CanChar) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:34:29 +0000

I'm planning on open an orthotic manufacturing lab in Canada and hoping to collaborate and learn from this community. My background is in mechanical engineering and manufacturing.

Currently, I'm trying to learn more about the current solutions for foot scans, and software for converting those scans into positive mold files to be used on a CNC router.

Podiatrists in the Philippines

invalid@example.com (joanico) — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:47:48 +0000

Good day!

I just want to know if do you have any list of Podiatrists in the Philippines?

Thank you.

Hi there i am a Patient looking for advice please

invalid@example.com (Tima) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:56:35 +0000

Hi, my name is Fatima and I am hoping to rid myself of bilateral neurovascular planter corns-with bilateral additional fifth metatarsal bones very close in touching distance to the corns.

I am 44 and cannot put my feet on the floor without pain. My first large neurovascular corn was surgically removed in morocco when I was 7 or 8 years old.
I have had the current corns for over 20 years....

Hi there i am a Patient looking for advice please

Concerned and shocked newbie

invalid@example.com (Dewletter) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:52:47 +0000

Hi, I came onto this site whilst searching for answers.
I, as a member of the public have only just realised that there is also a profession called Foot Health Practitioners. I was given a contact number from the chiropadist mum used to visit as she didn't do mobile chiropody (mum now in a care home). So I wrongly and ignorantly assumed she would get the same quality level of chiropody care....

Concerned and shocked newbie

Help!! Dissertation ideas needed

invalid@example.com (Kerriejenkins18) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:35:03 +0000

Hi everyone, I'm a year 2 podiatry student looking for ideas for my dissertation which I'm due to start my protocol on next month.
I've not really got a solid idea that is reserchable, doable and also interesting. I'm interested in any topics please if anyone has any ideas.

Me presento

invalid@example.com (Rubí Gutiérrez) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:19:47 +0000

Hola soy Rubí Gutiérrez Técnico de Nivel Superior en Podología Clínica de Chile, me uno con la idea de aprender de ustedes cosas nuevas, muy interesante este blog

Billing and Accounts Receivables

invalid@example.com (JohnDohe) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:18:17 +0000

Who are you using to outsource your billing and accounts receivables to?

Introduction from new member

invalid@example.com (Sian Short) — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:55:28 +0000

Hello from Barry in South Wales

Podiatry health

invalid@example.com (dewayne chubb) — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 23:35:30 +0000

Treatments,ailments,diabetes, diagnosis, arthritis, nerves, warts,is what I'm studying I think there more then you think to do with health.

Struggling Jones Fracture

invalid@example.com (hucableguy) — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:46:39 +0000

Hi All,

I’m very new to the group but value everyone’s comments and posts. I have run into a jones fracture situation on my left foot. I’m 10 weeks from the original date of injury which was Dec 1, 2023. According to the x-ray as of 6 days ago I am only 25% healed. A CT Scan was performed 3 days ago and the results are below. I’m looking for thoughts and experience as to what to do. Surgery...

Struggling Jones Fracture

Introducing myself

invalid@example.com (Kathryn Lord) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:33:12 +0000

Hello all,

I am in Devon, England. My name is Kathryn and I qualified last year as a Foot Healthcare Practitioner with Feet First, Podiatry College in Norfolk. I simply want to say hello and how very interesting I am finding this site, with a plethora of information and hidden gems of wisdom and experience from you all!

Case Discussion

invalid@example.com (TheGoodPodiatrist) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:23:36 +0000

Hello everyone,
Long time listener, first time caller.

Brief description of a case that's been referred out to a larger specialty clinic with more resources.

Male 30yo, noticed a small(<5mm) bump on the sole of his foot 6 months prior. Presented to GP 2 months ago after noticing it was visible through his sock.

Examined with patient in dorsiflexion.

Initial exam, the mass is deeply...

Case Discussion

Australian Podiatrist going to UK as locum

invalid@example.com (Curious Pod) — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:19:44 +0000

Hi everyone!

I am an Australian Podiatrist looking into working as a locum podiatrist in the UK. I am thinking of going around February 2024 onwards.

Does anyone have any tips or advice for around locum work as an international podiatrist in the UK? Would working for the NHS or a private clinic be better?

Is anyone in the UK looking for a locum podiatrist around this time?

Thanks!

Nurse as student pod

invalid@example.com (Celine) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:58:19 +0000

Hi everyone, I am a nurse training as a Podiatrist at the end of first year. Hope to get some encouragement and
learn from all you lovely Pods here. Looking forward to to the end but its only just begun. Loads of studies.

Treatment for mucous cyst

invalid@example.com (podinhk) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 01:11:07 +0000

Hello, I am an Australia-graduated podiatrist working in HK.
I am awared of podiatry arena for a while and it's my first time to post.

Have recevied a few "corn" referrals lately but they are actually mucous cyst after examination.

How do you normally treat them in clinc? Or do you refer them to surgeons straight away?

I read that treatments like applying silver nitrate can be done....

Treatment for mucous cyst

Advice needed nhs or private?

invalid@example.com (To3s) — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:44:20 +0000

Hello I am a new graduate working in nhs for 4 months. I am not enjoying it, support is not great and although varied case load I am struggling. I've told manager and they have helped a little with longer consult times but ultimately its the paper work, referals and lack of support killing it for me. So my question is do I try priavte? Been in touch with a priavte practice and the guy who runs...

Advice needed nhs or private?

Advice request - career planning for Australian student

invalid@example.com (Suz the student) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:27:00 +0000

Hi everyone,

I'm Australian podiatry student and I'm looking for advice about planning my way forward to become a successful podiatrist.

Please throw any advice you have my way!

But I have a few rather specific queries too...

On student placements:
1. Will the student placements I take have any affect on where I find my first role after graduation? E.g. if I tried to do a...

Advice request - career planning for Australian student

Selling Brand New Insole Workshop

invalid@example.com (Pamela McGeachan) — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:37:06 +0000

Hi there,

I am based in Glasgow and selling my brand new insole workshop complete with

. Worktop grinder and accessories (GP Podo mini)
. Vacuum pump and former (and accessories)
. Worktop oven (Adexa)
. Insole materials including EVA base material and top covers
. Podo impression boxes
. Glue holder and glue (never opened)

Great bundle selling for £2500 will need to be collected.
Please...

Selling Brand New Insole Workshop

hello everyone I am newbi

invalid@example.com (madamx) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:37:32 +0000

hello all!
Nice to meet you here.
I'm madamx! came from Hongkong. Very pleased

Hello everyone!!... I am new to the forum

invalid@example.com (Andrea_G.S.) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:36:59 +0000

I am a podiatry student at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Malaga, Spain. I hope to learn a lot here with all of you and solve all my doubts. Thank you.

New member

invalid@example.com (Parula) — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 03:54:58 +0000

Hola everyone, my name is Paula and I am a podiatry student in Malaga, Spain, I am very happy to be here and to be able to learn with you. All the best.

Hi from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

invalid@example.com (Leah Claydon) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:49:29 +0000

Hi, my name is Leah, I'm a British trained Podiatrist out here in North Cyprus and I am the only proper one here. It's nice to have a voice and have somewhere to keep in touch with other co-professionals. Looking forward to participating.

Haad exam for UAE

invalid@example.com (cherize.brown) — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:52:56 +0000

Good day, has anyone recently done the HAAD oral exam for UAE medical licensing? Would like to find out what to expect with regards to questions asked. Thanks

Working in Dubai as a Podiatrist

invalid@example.com (Promii) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:29:58 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Anyone working in the UAE/Dubai as a Podiatrist?

I have been qualified for over 6+ years and have worked both in the NHS and privately.
I have recently left the NHS and I am looking to work in Dubai.

I have applied for a job and the next stage is a meeting with the director of the hospital.

Has anyone had this? Would you mind sharing your experience please? And what...

Working in Dubai as a Podiatrist

Hello from a returning podiatrist

invalid@example.com (NaomiU) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:55:08 +0000

Anyone out there recently returned to practice after a long break and have any tips?

Hoping/taking the steps to return to practice in 2022 after a 9 year break - and would welcome and hints/tips/CPD recommendations to get me back into the swing of things

Meeting the community

invalid@example.com (David Tollafield) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:23 +0000

Hi, it seems some time since I last entered Podiatry Arena and if you asked me how long ago, well, I couldn't even tell you. Much water under the bridge I guess and a few brain cells having withered with the time. Nonetheless, having withdrawn from my primary focus as a podiatric surgeon in 2018 I find myself engaged in podiatry in a very different way - that of 'journalist'. This might sound...

Meeting the community

Hello everyone

invalid@example.com (Suzanne RN) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:41:06 +0000

I'm a Foot Care RN mobile clinic, with an extensive clinical background from Oxford and London U.K, then overseas in Canada where I eventually took the course in foot care nursing and then started doing it when I started my own business mainly serving seniors, diabetics and disabled in their own homes, PPE infection control practices etc incorporated. Some foot nurses have their own clinics...

Hello everyone

Hello to everyone

invalid@example.com (Misspiggysdimples) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:35:48 +0000

Hi to all, I am a registered nurse by background of over 26 years and I have thought about a change in career direction into podiatry, for at least the last ten years. I have now enrolled in Uni, a fully fledged student again and can not wait to start my studies. I suppose you could say I am just literally finding my feet pardon the pun ! So looking forward to getting to know more people in...

Hello to everyone

Newbie here with a change in career

invalid@example.com (Sharon Smith) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:30:00 +0000

Hi guys & girls just a quick hello
I'm Sharon I live in the UK and hopefully qualifying to be a FHP and working part time within my community, hope to gain much needed advice and tips once practicing from this amazing site

Kind regards Sharon.

Graduate 2021

invalid@example.com (Bear) — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 06:34:51 +0000

Hello to everyone l have spent many an occasions reading threads on this site when searching for advice. The posts that l have read while directed at others proved helpful to me. I have recently graduated and begin my new job role as a nhs community Podiatrist in the near future.
I would like to ask if anyone can tell me the difference between having a POM annotation when qualifying and being...

Graduate 2021

Hello from Woodingdean

invalid@example.com (Deleted member 43723) — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:05:18 +0000

Hi there everyone,

I've just joined Podiatry Arena and find the wealth of topics amazing. Theres so much knowledge online.

foot length leg length

invalid@example.com (Ken Howells) — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:49:58 +0000

Hi
I'm a researcher at Oxford Brookes in the UK, and need some apparently simple information:-
We've measued human gait at a Science Museum exhibition,and hae lots of anthropometric data; we can't find anything published on the ratio between foot and leg length.......
Yes I know this sounds odd, but can anyone point me to the relevant literature?
Many thanks
Ken Howells

Greetings from TN, USA

invalid@example.com (RobinLV) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:50:28 +0000

I am a remote medical transcriptionist and have found this a handy site to help me figure out a term or phrase when my clients' (D.P.M.s) brains start running much faster than their mouths can (which happens daily). Since context can mean everything when deciphering a mumbled phrase, it is very helpful to be able to come here to gain a better understanding of the mechanics of a...

Greetings from TN, USA

Foot massager

invalid@example.com (Bridget Thomas) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:04:57 +0000

Hi, I'm Bridget from Wales. Does anyone know any negative effects from using an electric foot massager?

Just a Hello

invalid@example.com (1993) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:29:19 +0000

Hello,

I joined because I have a passion for working with feet. I put my hands on feet 27 years ago as a beginning soft tissue therapist and still working with feet after 27 years. I just want to learn more and wish I could go back in time and reeducate. I am going to enjoy this forum.

New french podiatrist wants to share knowledge with english podiatrists

invalid@example.com (gregori) — Sat, 01 May 2021 18:43:00 +0000

Hello,

I am a french podiatrist recently graduated and I am interested in exchanging podiatry knowledge with English podiatrists. I would be more than happy to explain and give information about french techniques, studies or orther information requested and more than happy to heard back about your techniques, management plans and studies. My comfort zone is orthotics confection and...

New french podiatrist wants to share knowledge with english podiatrists

New one from France

invalid@example.com (Barbara.) — Sat, 01 May 2021 18:20:26 +0000

Hello evryone ,
I'm Barbara and I'm a french podiatrist.
I'm looking for a new experience , and I hope practice my job in another country to discover a new technical.

Thank you and regards!

Hello all

invalid@example.com (Maria#) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:18:51 +0000

Hello

Struggling student

invalid@example.com (Janice P) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:53:46 +0000

Hi everyone! Im Janice. Can anyone suggest any topic research .Im on my 2nd year BSc Podiatry. I need to do research in order to graduate. THANKS!

Job seeking

invalid@example.com (Thabang M.) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:29:25 +0000

Hello
I’m a newly qualified podiatrist from South Africa and looking for any job opportunities relating to podiatry worldwide.

Estudiante de Málaga,España

invalid@example.com (GladysBecker) — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:03:02 +0000

Hola soy nueva, novata en usar esta página

Hello everyone

invalid@example.com (wjeffs31@gmail.) — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:08:15 +0000

Hi everyone ... my name is Wendy and greetings from Torquay.

Introduction & Query

invalid@example.com (PlanteDuPied) — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:33:18 +0000

Hello all,

I’m a foot care nurse in the greater Montreal area (Canada) and have only one anglophone colleague I can discuss foot health with. We both studied at French institutions so I’m wondering whether anyone can recommend some great foot care texts in English - preferably not related to surgery since we deal only with calluses, corns, etc.

Thanks in advance!

I'm Eric :), hi everyone!

invalid@example.com (EricSmith) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:05:15 +0000

Hi all,

I'm Eric, Podiatrist, UK
Good to meet you!

Eric Smith
Podiatrist
Founder Footchat

Return to practice

invalid@example.com (Stint) — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:27:49 +0000

Hello, I am considering returning to work after a break of 8 years due to illness. Has anyone else been successful returning to practice after a lengthy break? I would need to complete 60 days formal training/ supervised practice/ private study. Any helpful suggestions gratefully received. I qualified in 1992 and have 12 years NHS/Private experience. Thanks

G’day from Goodna

invalid@example.com (SMW1971) — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:57:00 +0000

Hello all, first post here to introduce myself, started the Bootcamp a few weeks ago and have had my mind challenged by medial OA biomechanics, Internal ABduction moment vs External ADduction moment, I’m reading the thread and am up to #57. However I am still of the opinion to call BS on the ADduction moment, is it just me? If the knee is moving away from Midline = that is ABduction, any...

G’day from Goodna

Introduction

invalid@example.com (Jeniffer Mona) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:38:59 +0000

Hello everyone, newbie from South Africa

Introduction

invalid@example.com (Jeniffer Mona) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:36:27 +0000

Hello newbie from South Africa

Introduction and Query

invalid@example.com (Amelia Watson) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 01:04:24 +0000

Hello!!

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Amelia and I am a first year Podiatric Medicine student in NSW.
I am a mature age student and mum to two young monsters. Prior to commencing this degree, I was studying Law at UNSW. After much consideration, I realised that my true passion was in health care. I am in the process of looking to relocate to regional Australia to commence 2nd...

Introduction and Query

Starting a Masters in Podiatry Sept 1st 20. Existing Acupuncturist.

invalid@example.com (Leigh M) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:33:34 +0000

Hi All.
I found this site and thought I'd join up.
Looks interesting, although I'm not sure how to use it yet.
But I have found my way here to the intro thread....

I'm an acupuncturist and part time care worker (poorly paid).
I'm giving up my job in care at the end of this month, to study a Pre Registration Masters MSc in Podiatry at Brighton University.
I love acupuncture, but unfortunately...

Starting a Masters in Podiatry Sept 1st 20. Existing Acupuncturist.

Hello to everyone of podiatry-forum.

invalid@example.com (drrajesirms) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:58:15 +0000

Hi, this is Dr Rajes, Orthopedic Surgeon, from Kolkata, India. Recently during searching Ponseti method of treating Club foot, I came across this forum. So, I am a new one. Thanks to the forum administrators.

Hello podiatry lovers

invalid@example.com (J GReys) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:56:49 +0000

Hi everyone!

I’m a new member. I look forward to learning from you all, and I hope I can share some useful information as well!

hello every one

invalid@example.com (Podostore-it) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:45:48 +0000

Hello everyone

i'm Silvio and i write from Italy
we run an ecommerce for podiatry products

nice to meet you all

Health Times

invalid@example.com (Health Times) — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 04:46:31 +0000

HealthTimes is a print and online publisher of employment, education and professional development resources for health professionals.

Hi Everyone

invalid@example.com (Altron100) — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:05:22 +0000

I been suffering from hot feet for about 1 year now. I am here looking for advise and recommendations from experienced members. I will explain in detail about my hot feet in the forum, thank you.

Hi

invalid@example.com (PodStudentLaTrobe) — Mon, 11 May 2020 14:39:35 +0000

Hi,

I am a 4th year podiatry student studying at Central Queensland University.

I am looking forward to being part of this community.

Regards,
Zahava