The College of Foot Health Practitioners

29/05/2026

Fun Friday Fact: Blisters are your skin’s tiny alarm system 👣🚨

Did you know a blister is your body’s way of protecting the skin from too much rubbing?

When your shoe, sock or activity creates repeated friction, fluid can build up under the top layer of skin. It may look annoying, but that little bubble is actually trying to cushion and protect the area.

A few quick facts:
🧦 Socks that bunch up can cause extra rubbing
👟 New shoes are one of the biggest blister culprits
🚶 Long walks, warm weather and sweaty feet can make blisters more likely
⚠️ Popping a blister can increase the risk of infection, especially if the skin underneath is exposed

Simple tip for the weekend: if you are wearing new shoes, break them in gradually and keep an eye out for “hot spots” before they turn into blisters.

👉 Fun question for this Friday:
What has given you the worst blister?
New shoes 👟
A long walk 🚶
Holiday sandals 👡
Work shoes 🧑⚕️

Tell us in the comments below.

22/05/2026

Fun Friday Fact: Your feet have built-in cushions 👣🛋️

Did you know your feet have natural padding under the heels and balls of the feet?
These fatty pads act like shock absorbers, helping to protect bones and joints every time you stand, walk, or move.

A few quick facts:
🦶 The heel and ball of the foot take a lot of daily pressure
🛋️ Natural padding helps absorb impact
👟 As we age, this cushioning can reduce, which may make hard floors and thin-soled shoes feel less comfortable

It is one reason why supportive footwear can make such a difference, especially for people who spend a lot of time on their feet.

👉 Fun question for this Friday:
What feels best after a long day on your feet?
Supportive trainers 👟
Comfy slippers 🥿
Feet up on the sofa 🛋️
A foot soak 🫧
Tell us in the comments below.

22/05/2026

18/05/2026

Now open for booking: The Management of Ingrowing Toenails II

Following the strong response to our previous session, we are pleased to open bookings for an additional date.

Join Robert Isaacs for a practical CPD webinar designed for Foot Health Practitioners who want greater confidence in the non-surgical management of ingrowing toenails.

This session will cover:
• Different types of ingrowing toenails
• Common causes and contributing factors
• Conservative and non-surgical management strategies
• Nail bracing techniques
• Biomechanical considerations and interventions
• Footwear-related factors
• PNR techniques and equipment options
• When and how to refer onward

Thursday 25th June 2026
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
£49

Slots are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Book your place now:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/the-management-of-ingrowing-toenails-june-2026-ii/

15/05/2026

Now open for booking: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

Join 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰𝘀 for a practical CPD webinar designed for podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners who want greater confidence in the non-surgical management of ingrowing toenails.

This session will cover different types of ingrowing toenails, common causes and contributing factors, conservative management strategies, nail-bracing techniques, biomechanical considerations, footwear-related factors, PNR techniques, and when to refer onwards.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
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O𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺
£𝟰𝟵

𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, so early booking is recommended.

Book your place now at:
https://www.collegefhp.com/events/the-management-of-ingrowing-toenails-june-2026/

13/05/2026

✨ The Alliance Annual Conference 2026 – more than a conference, an experience.
We understand that investing in your professional development is important, so personalised payment plans can be arranged, allowing you to spread the cost over the months leading up to the event.
Whether you are attending for the lectures, the CPD, the networking, the exhibitors, or the full weekend experience, this conference has been created with practitioners in mind.
Secure your place and be part of an event designed to support, inspire and connect the profession.
📅 Booking is now available and can be completed in a way that suits you:
📞 01765 676417
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.thealliancepsp.com/

08/05/2026

Fun Friday Fact: Your Achilles tendon is a power cable for walking 👣⚡

Did you know the Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in the body?
It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and helps you push off the ground every time you walk, climb stairs, run, or stand on tiptoe.

A few quick facts:
⚡ It helps power every step you take
🦵 Tight calves can place extra strain on the heel and foot
👟 Supportive footwear and gentle stretching can make a big difference to comfort
It is a small reminder that foot health is not just about the toes and nails. The whole lower limb works together to keep us moving.

👉 Fun question for this Friday:
What makes your feet or calves feel the most tired?
Stairs 🪜
Long walks 🚶
Standing all day 🙋
New shoes 👟

Tell us in the comments below.

06/05/2026

✨ The Alliance Annual Conference 2026 – more than a conference, an experience.

We understand that investing in your professional development is important, so personalised payment plans can be arranged, allowing you to spread the cost over the months leading up to the event.

Whether you are attending for the lectures, the CPD, the networking, the exhibitors, or the full weekend experience, this conference has been created with practitioners in mind.

Secure your place and be part of an event designed to support, inspire and connect the profession.

📅 Booking is now available and can be completed in a way that suits you:
📞 01765 676417
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.thealliancepsp.com/

01/05/2026

Fun Friday Fact: Your foot has more than one arch 👣🌉

When people talk about “the arch of the foot”, they usually think of just one arch.
But your foot has three main arches working together to support your body, absorb shock and help you move smoothly.

A few quick facts:
👣 Your arches help spread body weight across the foot
⚖️ They support balance when standing and walking
👟 Poor footwear, pressure, injury, or foot structure can all affect how your arches feel

That is why arch discomfort can sometimes show up as tired feet, heel pain, pressure under the ball of the foot, or even changes in how someone walks.

Foot Health Practitioners often look at foot shape, pressure areas, and footwear to help people understand what their feet are trying to tell them.

👉 Fun question for this Friday:
Do you think you have:
High arches ⛰️
Low arches 👣
No idea 🤷
Tell us in the comments below.

29/04/2026

Last change to book your space on tomorrow nights webinar

Due to the incredible response to our first Deeper Into Callus webinar, which is now sold out, we are pleased to announce an additional overflow session.

Join Robert Isaacs for this live webinar designed for Foot Health Practitioners who want to strengthen clinical reasoning, better understand callus formation and recurrence, and improve long term patient outcomes in clinic.
Thursday 30 April
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Places are limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out again.
Book your place now at https://www.collegefhp.com/events/deeper-into-callus-ii-clinical-reasoning-for-better-patient-outcomes/