Podiatry and Footcare Products

In addition to treatments, Merriefield Podiatry offer a range of foot-related products which have been carefully selected for their quality and good value:

• Langer orthotics
• Pedag insoles
• Sidas insoles
• Silicone gel products (toe caps/sleeves, bunion pads, spacers/wedges, heel cups)
• Premium foot creams/gels
• Antifungal topical medication
• Hydrating treatment nail varnishes (Dr Remedy)

JOYA Podiatry Footwear

A new way of walking. Helpful therapy for heel and forefoot pain. Easy on the joints.

Joya shoes were developed in Switzerland and are for everyone wanting a healthy, comfortable way of walking.

The sole of Joya shoes is made from soft PU polyurethane, a material with a high rebound effect. The positive effect of a soft, springy surface is a better distribution of pressure across the foot which reduces pressure on the back, knees and feet. Conventional, hard soled shoes, combined with walking on hard surfaces such as tarmac causes peak pressures on the heel during heel strike and in the forefoot at toe off.

Joya shoes offer a more stable way of walking due to the flatter sole which encourages a natural roll-through motion. The curved rocker bottom facilitates toe-off and is especially beneficial for people with stiff big toes. Tension in the plantar fascia which runs along the bottom of the foot is relieved by the high absorbancy of the soft sole.

We have a range of both women’s and men’s shoes in the clinic – come and try them!

Dr's Remedy Enriched Nail Care Podiatry Products

Dr's Remedy formulated nail care collection is a patented blend of natural, nourishing ingredients not found in traditional nail polishes. Dr Remedy is free from formaldehyde, parabens and phthalates. It contains wheat protein, tea-tree oil, garlic bulb extract and lavender.

Enriched Dr Remedy polish is not anti-fungal but gentle and highly nourishing suitable for:

• Yellow, discoloured nails
• Dry, brittle nails
• People wishing to limit their exposure to formaldehyde
• People with strong, healthy nails, wishing to keep them that way

Nail polish can deplete the natural oils from nails and cuticles. As Podiatrists we recommend changing polish every 10 days and leaving the nails polish-free for a few days allowing them to rehydrate. It is also a good idea to apply cuticle oil daily to hydrate nails and cuticles.

How Long will Dr Remedy Polish last?

Dr Remedy polish should be applied over Dr Remedy base coat. 2 coats of polish should be applied allowing 60 secs in between coats finishing with a Dr Remedy top-coat. The polish needs between 30 – 45 minutes to completely dry. Dr Remedy polish should generally last between 5 – 7 days on the finger nails and 2 – 3 weeks on toe nails.

The polish can be removed with Dr Remedy nail polish remover which is acetone-free and limits dehydration of the nails.

Dr Remedy polishes and nail care products are available from Merriefield Podiatry in a wide range of stylish colours.