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The importance of choosing a urea-based foot cream for healthier feet
Our feet work hard every day, yet they’re often the most neglected part of our body. Dry, cracked heels and rough skin aren’t just unsightly—they can be uncomfortable and even lead to more serious problems, like infections and foot ulcers, if ignored.
Thankfully, urea-based foot creams offer a simple and effective way to keep feet soft, smooth, and healthy. Whether you're dealing with everyday dryness or managing conditions like diabetes, adding a urea-based cream to your routine can make a world of difference.
What is Urea and Why Does Your Skin Need It?
Urea might sound scientific, but it’s actually a natural component of our skin. It helps to keep skin moisturised and healthy by attracting water and breaking down rough, dead skin. This makes it a powerhouse ingredient in foot creams.
Urea doesn’t just sit on the surface—it works deep down to soften hard skin and lock in moisture where it’s needed most.
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A month of healthcare engagement: Algeos’ role across five key events
Last week, Team Algeos proudly participated in five major events that spanned podiatry, education, and healthcare advocacy.
These occasions offered an incredible opportunity to showcase our innovative products and close partnerships, connect with healthcare professionals, and inspire the next generation of podiatrists and therapists. From careers fairs to international conferences, here’s a detailed recap of our whirlwind week of activity.
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Algeos steps forward with orthotic and diabetic innovations at Podiatry 2024
Algeos returns to the Royal College of Podiatry conference in 2024 to showcase its new partnerships, advancements in podiatric technology, and brand-new educational offering.
Exhibiting across two stands, two demo zones, and workshop area, the team are bringing exciting new product launches, partnerships, and space for foot health professionals to get stuck in with orthotic therapy and diabetic foot solutions.
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Children's Insoles: Helping Young Feet
Insoles can be an effective solution, providing essential support and guidance for developing arches and improving overall foot alignment. This guide will offer an in-depth look at kids insoles, helping you make informed decisions for your young patients or children.
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Plantar Fasciitis Research Review 2024
Plantar fasciitis is a widespread condition that causes heel pain, typically due to strain or overuse. While several treatment options exist, ongoing research continues to refine and develop more effective approaches. This article explores the latest research studies on plantar fasciitis treatments, with a focus on their efficacy and long-term outcomes.
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How to Fix Flat Feet - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Flat feet, medically referred to as pes planus or fallen arches, occur when the arch of the foot collapses, resulting in the entire sole making contact with the ground. While this condition is often asymptomatic, it can lead to discomfort, pain, and other complications, especially if it alters the body’s alignment.
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Slimflex Orthotic Insoles Range Explained (2024)
Among the various prefabricated orthotic options available, Slimflex stands out as a versatile and effective solution. Slimflex orthotics are designed to be used straight out of the box or easily modified with additional orthotic components, such as metatarsal domes, valgus pads, and orthotic wedges.
This flexibility makes them an excellent choice for both practitioners and patients seeking a reliable and adaptable foot orthotic solution.
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How to choose Orthotic Insoles
The main types of orthotic insoles used in clinics are simple insoles, custom-made orthotics, and prefabricated orthotics. Simple Insoles are hand made shoe inserts designed specifically for individual needs.
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Orthotic Insoles: A Guide to Relieving Sore Feet
Sore feet are a common complaint for many people, whether you're on your feet all day, have a medical condition, or simply wear unsupportive shoes. The pain can range from mild discomfort to severe, chronic conditions that affect your mobility and quality of life. Fortunately, orthotic insoles provide a simple yet highly effective solution for many foot-related problems.
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Insoles - Shoe, Orthotic and Comfort Explained
One of the earliest documented uses of insoles dates back to the ancient Egyptians around 1500 BCE. They crafted sandals with padded insoles made from plant fibres and leather to provide extra comfort and protection for their feet. Similarly, the ancient Greeks and Romans also utilised insoles made from various materials, including wool, felt, and leather, to improve the fit and comfort of their footwear.
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Why every Podiatrist still needs Chairside Orthotic Insoles
While there are many off-the-shelf orthotics, these insoles may not marry up to the needs of the patient when presented straight out of the box, which means that modifications may be necessary to support the foot and help alleviate issues.
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How do Therapeutic Insoles Support Diabetes and Pressure Relief?
Therapeutic insoles are designed to provide, support, alignment, and relief for various foot conditions or biomechanical issues. They help support the arch, redistributing pressure evenly across the foot and providing stability. They can correct biomechanical imbalances in the feet by aligning the foot properly, and can help alleviate associated discomfort or prevent injuries.
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Orthotic Insoles vs Foot Orthotics: What’s the Difference?
The terms orthotic insoles and foot orthotics are often used interchangeably, but they differ in design, purpose, and customisation. Here’s an overview to help you understand which might be best for you.
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Manufacturing Custom Foot Orthotics
In principle, the use of custom-made foot orthotics allows clinicians to provide a more accurate device to better treat patients, however this depends on the materials and methods used, as well as cost and manufacturing time. Staff shortages within O&P roles, as well as funding cuts, means that orthotists and workshop managers need to use the most cost and time effective materials and methods to best serve their patients.
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Accessing Foot Orthotics from the NHS
The NHS provides access to foot orthotics for those with medically diagnosed foot problems. However, the process can take time due to waiting lists and the need for assessment by a healthcare professional.
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What is Achilles Tendonitis?
If you have Achilles tendonitis you will experience discomfort at the back of the leg which consists of a burning, shooting, or piercing pain due to the inflammation or degeneration of the Achilles tendon.