Alexandra Duff Podiatry

16/10/2026

How podiatry is changing lives — one step at a time

11/10/2026

15/09/2026

🍂 Fun Friday Fact: Autumn can be “blister season” for your feet! 👣

As the weather starts to cool, many of us swap sandals and lighter footwear for trainers, boots, and closed shoes again.

And that seasonal wardrobe change can give your feet a surprise. 😅

A few quick facts:

👟 Shoes you have not worn for months may rub in slightly different places
🧦 Thicker autumn socks can make familiar footwear feel tighter
👣 Extra pressure and friction can create “hot spots” before a blister appears
🍂 Gradually breaking footwear back in can make the transition much more comfortable

Practical tip:
If you notice a hot spot or rubbing, stop before a blister forms. Adjust your socks, loosen your laces if appropriate, or use a protective blister plaster or dressing over the area before continuing. ✅

Your feet can change over time, so a pair of boots that fitted perfectly last autumn may not feel the same this year.

👉 Fun Friday question:

Have you brought your autumn footwear back out yet?

🥾 Boots are already on
👟 Still in trainers
☀️ Holding onto summer shoes
😅 I discovered my old shoes do not fit like they used to!

Tell us in the comments below. 👇

03/08/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks as I have also been working at the Commonwealth Games using my knowledge and experience helping athletes with their foot and ankle injuries.
If you have a foot or ankle injury, persistent pain or something that just niggles and want to have a consult with me at Dollar Podiatry please give reception a call on 01259 590330.

27/05/2026

I am passionate about keeping people active and have spent the last 30 years using my skills to help people with their foot, ankle and lower limb problems.

I offer routine Podiatric care along with verrucae needling, IGTN surgery, foot and ankle injury assessment & rehabilitation, biomechanical assessment and 3D scanned orthotics.

I am available for consultations at Dollar Podiatry. My consultation days are Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Please call reception on 01259 590330

04/02/2026

23/04/2024

Did you know that 1 in 10 people over the age of 55 are likely to have a loss of sensation in their feet? Your podiatrist can help check this.

23/04/2024

Did you know an irregular heartbeat can often be detected during a podiatry screening? Podiatrists can detect Atrial Fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that causes 20% of strokes.

22/04/2024

The human foot is a true masterpiece of engineering. Your feet have the potential to adapt to any surface thanks to their amazing structure. Each foot has 33 joints. These adapt constantly to keep you flexible and moving.