Ayres Health

Just received this fantastic thank you gift from one of our C25k runners.
Our first group have been awesome and worked really hard in tough weather conditions.
All set to achieve their 5k goal at this weeks Park Run.
... Well done all of you, it's been a pleasure. Keep running 🏃🏃‍♀️
See More

Based on the quesions I was asked last week I am going to make a video on either foot orthotics, special insoles to help your feet work properly OR how to help ankles that feel weak after an ankle sprain.
In the poll below vote for which video you would like to see, on Monday the poll will close. Then I will make the video and post it here on Facebook.

Is there anything you would like to know about foot health or foot and leg related injury?
You can ask us any question you like and we will do our best to answer it.
If you want to ask a question and remain anonymous then send us a message and we'll send you a reply.

Plantar fasciitis or heel pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that we see in out practice.
Symptoms usually include pain in the heel first thing in the morning or after rest which subsides after a few steps. It also occurs after exercise rather than during exercise.
There are many different causes of heel pain. The main ones include, standing and walking in hard surfaces, increased body weight, exercise that impacts the heel such as running, aerobics typ...e gym classes, activities that involve a lot of jumping or standing still and TRAINING ERROR!!
How is plantar fasciitis treated? The first task is to find the Optimum Load. This is the load that encourages tissues to get stronger. If we load the tissue too much we will cause more damage, if we don't load it enough the tissue will become weaker. We need to find the spot in between where it gets stronger. Often this involve protecting the heel from excess stress. To achieve this we commonly use non-stretch tape or orthotics (special shoe inserts). In extreme cases we may use an orthopedic boot. Over time, as the tissue recovers we will start introducing exercises to add more load to the injured. All the time encouraging it to make it stronger and more robust.
If you are suffering with heel pain send us a message or call us on 01260408514 to find out how we can help you.
See More

Now the summer and ☀️are here do you want to get your feet out but can't because you don't want the world to see your nails?
Don't worry, you are not the only person embarrassed by your feet😳. Even better we can help you have perfect nails😁.
Up to 10% of people in the UK have fungal nails and even more have thickened, damaged or deformed nails. Most nail problems are caused by repetitive microtrauma from footwear such as safety boots, direct trauma from dropping things on y...our foot or kicking door frames or underlying health problems such as poor circulation.
How can we help?
Firstly we can make an accurate diagnosis of your condition and can set up a proper treatment plan👩‍🔬.
Lots of people to come to us believing they have a fungal nail. Often they have tried loads of expensive treatments that haven't worked🤦‍♂️. The main reason being, they don't have a fungal nail. In this situation we can reduce the thickness of any nails using nail clippers, electric burrs or scalpels. This may sound extreme but it really it is not and best of all it does not hurt and is really quick.
For nails that are fungal we can prepare the nail for treatment allowing medication to get to the active fungus. Without proper preparation fungal nail treatments simply don't stand a chance😥. As registered podiatrists👨‍🎓 we can also provide with the best topical fungal nail treatments, usually only available with a prescription👩‍⚕️.
Most fungal nail treatments take along time to work, but don't worry we also offer nail reconstruction which is suitable for men and women. This doesn't provide a cure for the nail but it does make them look perfect😎😍😃. It's a great treatment if you're going on holiday, wanting to wear sandals and need those nails looking good ASAP👍.
If you have any questions please call us on 01260 408514 or message us via facebook.
See More

Happy summer solstice 🌞😁.
As it's the longest day I thought I'd point some of the longest structures in the body, which just happen to be in the lower limb.
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ this is a geeky video 🤓

Are you suffering with an achilles injury?
If you are we can help!!
There are 2 types of achilles injury, mid portion achilles tendinopathy and insertional achilles tendinopathy. Both of which can affect athletes and non-athletic people alike.
... Symptoms usually include pain and stiffness along the achilles, typically first thing in the morning, at the start of exercise session and when exercise ends. Over time the pain progressively get worse. Sometimes the affected tendon will thicker than the non injured tendon, it may also ain little lumps.
What is the treatment? Depending on the severity and which part of the tendon is injured treatment may include POLICE (Protect, Optimum Load, Ice, Compress, Elevation) in order to control pain and inflammation. This will then be followed by a progressive rehab programme that gradually applies more load to the tendon in order to make it stronger.
Will orthotics (special shoe inserts) be needed? This is dependant on the extent of the injury. In the early and middle stages of rehab foot orthoses can be a useful tool for helping to modify the stresses applied to the achilles. As the rehab process progresses and the tissues become stronger we try and move away from orthoses.
Will I run again? Yes. Many of our clients with achilles injuries are running with in 3 months, often running faster than they were before the injury!! Over the last few months 3 clients with achilles injuries have got a PB over 10k and 1/2 marathon distance with in 2 months of the injury occurring.
If you have any questions please ask below, send us a message or call 01260 408514.
See More

Good Monday morning to everyone. What did you get up to over the weekend and what have you got coming up this week?

Have you ever thought about a career in podiatry?
People suggested podiatry as a career to me, but I just shunned them thinking 'Podiatry, that's just old grannies feet.'
Eventually I looked into it and my life changed forever.
... Read my full story on the link below. You might be surprised as to what podiatry has to offer.
See More

Are you struggling to run due to an injury? Have you picked up an injury but have no idea how it came about? Is your running being hindered by a series of injuries?
If you answer yes to one of the above we can help you.
... Andrew at Ayres Health has a specialist interest in lower limb injury and rehabilitation.
During your first appointment he will: 1. Take a full, history of your injury and training plan, 2. Carry out a range of musculoskeletal tests which may include movement/gait analysis and inshoe pressure analysis. 3. Based on your history and MSK assessment devise a treatment plan to suit you. This may include taping and strapping, rehab exercises, gait re-training and foot orthoses.
Conditions that we treat on a regular basis include: Toe pain, ball of the foot pain, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, achilles and ankle injuries, shin splints, anterior knee pain, IT band pain and many more.
If you are suffering with one or more of these we can help you. For more information ask below, send us a message or call 01260 408514.
See More

We often get asked what podiatrists do. So I thought the best way to answer that question is to take you through our diary for the next week.
There's lots of sports injuries such as heel pain and ITB pain. Diabetic foot checks, some new patients, some foot health appointments, ingrowing toe nails and nail reconstruction. And of course our lovely Couch 2 5k group.
#congleton #podsfixfeet

Are you embarrassed about your toe nails? Are your nails so thick you can't cut them? Are your nails yellow, crumbly and smell funny?
If they are then we can help you.
... We can reduce your nails to a normal thickness, we can permanently resolve in growing nails and we can supply you with the best antifungal treatments going.
AND WE CAN MAKE YOUR NAILS LOOK PERFECT FOR SUMMER!!!!
Give us a call (01260 408514) or send us a message and to see how Anna and Andrew can help you fix your toe nails.
See More

At this time of year we gets of people coming into the clinic with hard, dry, cracked heels that they are embarrassed about. Usually claiming they have the worse feet ever and they don't know how they have let them get into such a state.
First of all, there is no need to be embarrassed about your feet!! We see lots of different feet every day and I can assure you, you do not have the worst feet I have ever seen.
... Hard cracked skin can be easily treated and usually the treatment is pain free. At your first appointment we will improve the appearance of your feet and make them feel fantastic. More importantly we will give you the information you need to maintain your feet at home.
You may walk into our clinic with uncomfortable feet that you don't want the world to see, but you will float on comfy feet that look and feel awesome.
Send us a message or give us a call to see how we can help you.
See More

A couple of weeks ago we walked the Snowdon Horseshoe. Which is always a great day out of you don't mind crowds.
On the way down we decided to make a quick video on anterior knee pain which is a common condition for lots of hill walkers and runners.
You'll have to excuse the quality of the filming 😬

Andrew has been in Cambridge today speaking at a podiatry event about heel pain. As podiatrists we can effectively assess, diagnose & treat this common condition. #heelpain #podsfixfeet #podshealheels

Do you want to feel happier & less stressed?
Running releases endorphins, our 'feel-good' hormones that help relieve stress & anxiety.
Our 'Ayres Health' C25K 10 week running course starts next week on Thursday 17th May during Mental Health Awareness Week.
... We aim to help everyone in the group achieve their goal in a friendly group where no one will be left behind!
Comment below or send us a message for more details.
See More

This is a 10 week course suitable for people who want to start running or become more active. The course is being run by 2 experienced fell and trail runners, therefore having a strong emphasis on off road running. Week 10 will be held at Astbury mere parkrun where we will complete a timed 5k run alongside other parkrunners.

Very professional treatment including minor surgery. A problem I've suffered with for years dealt with in just over an hour!

Knows his stuff got to the root of the problem in one visit. Great treatment and advice and lovely friendly manner :) Won't go any where else now :)

Knowledgeable fast & efficient. Would highly recommend!

I aim to provide a friendly service that addresses the route cause of problems rather than just treating the symptoms.

Fantastic service. Got an appointment really quickly and was looked after really well. Highly recommended �

Fantastic podiatrist. I recommend him for all your biomechanical queries. Passionate and driven.