Published on 13 February, 2018 | Author; Ola Pankiw, BA Hons, DipCFHP, MPSPract, Registered Foot Health Practitioner, Footrespect

Comfortable feet in colder weather

Last winter I saw the most chilblains ever. Across all age groups and physical ability. Chilblains are deep red patches of poor circulation, usually on the tips of the toes and they HURT. Give your feet the best chance of staying happy in cold weather by keeping them as warm and dry as possible. Wear soft, thick socks which you can still wiggle your feet in, ie; don’t restrict your circulation. Perhaps even 2 pairs of socks. Wear warm, preferably lined, winter shoes and boots. Don’t allow your feet to get damp wearing wet footwear or over-tight footwear which hinders the circulation creating clamminess. This will stop your feet hurting and feel nice too.

About the Author

Ola Pankiw, BA Hons, DipCFHP, MPSPract
Registered Foot Health Practitioner, Founder of Footrespect, Altrincham

I started Footrespect in 2017 after qualifying as a Foot Health Practitioner and being interested in feet since childhood! Since then, I’ve helped many hundreds of patients in and around Altrincham to get back to normal life after experiencing foot and lower limb problems. I’m committed to continued learning and development through conferences and events and my best teachers are my patients. I’m a warm, professional family practitioner in the local community and some of my famous lines include “let’s resolve this”, “I’ll always fit you in”, “there’s nothing I’ve not seen before” and “thank you for booking me”. My mission is to make every patient I see glad to have been treated by me.