Kate Monagle - Malin Foot Clinic

16/10/2026

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13/10/2026

Flat feet may not hurt now
But they can lead to knee and back problems down the rd ,
Orthoses can help greatly to prevent this ,
Malin foot clinic offers a wide range of options to suit the foot condition s
Call 📞 for a A biomechanical assessment it is a comprehensive, critical analysis of how your body aligns, functions, and moves. to keep your👣 on the ground to move you throughout you’re life 🍁🍂🍁🍂👍

09/10/2026

Have a relaxing wk nd. Kate and Helen. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

01/10/2026

25/09/2026

Happy Friday from Malin Foot Clinic! 👋We’re highlighting an important topic today: menopause and foot health. Hormonal shifts can trigger joint inflammation, weaker bones, and heel discomfort that shouldn't be ignored.Take a step towards better comfort this weekend. If you've been struggling with any of these symptoms, get in touch to see how we can help!
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21/09/2026

Happy Monday to you all that or think they have the Monday blues

18/09/2026

Well worth a read !!!! A diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound on the foot of a person with diabetes. Nerve damage and poor blood circulation can make ulcers painless, slow to heal, and prone to serious infection.

🟣 Common Signs

➟ A slow-healing or non-healing sore

➟ Open wound, usually on the sole, toes, heel, or pressure points

➟ Callus, blister, or cracked skin around the ulcer

➟ Redness, swelling, warmth, or tenderness around the wound

➟ Drainage, pus, staining, or an unpleasant odor

🟣 Reduced Pain Can Be Misleading

➟ Diabetic neuropathy may reduce pain and normal warning sensations

➟ A serious ulcer can therefore be almost painless

➟ Feet should be inspected regularly even when there is no discomfort

🟣 Poor Circulation Signs

➟ Skin may become pale, bluish, dark, or unusually cold

➟ Foot pulses may be weak

➟ Poor blood flow makes healing slower and increases the risk of tissue damage

🟣 Signs of Infection

➟ Increasing redness or warmth

➟ Swelling or worsening pain

➟ Pus or foul-smelling drainage

➟ Fever or feeling generally unwell

➟ Infection can spread to deeper tissues or bone

🟣 Management

➟ Every diabetic foot ulcer needs prompt medical assessment

➟ Remove pressure from the ulcer using special footwear, casts, or other off-loading devices

➟ Clean the wound and use appropriate dressings under medical guidance

➟ Dead or infected tissue may need debridement

➟ Antibiotics are used when there is clinical infection, not routinely for every ulcer

🟣 Assess Blood Flow

➟ Poor circulation may require vascular testing

➟ Some patients need procedures to restore blood flow

➟ Severe ischemia can threaten the foot or limb

🟣 Control Diabetes & Risk Factors

➟ Keep blood glucose within the recommended target range

➟ Stop smoking

➟ Maintain good nutrition

➟ Wear properly fitting footwear

➟ Check both feet every day for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling

🟣 Seek Urgent Medical Help If

➟ Redness or swelling is rapidly spreading

➟ Fever, pus, or foul odor develops

➟ The wound becomes deep or bone is visible

➟ Skin turns black or develops gangrene

➟ The foot becomes suddenly cold, pale, or very painful.