Friday 10 July 2015

How to use chiropody felt, foot padding to stop foot pain

Chiropody felt is a necessity for every foot health professional and can solves a multitude of foot injuries and pain.  Chiropody felt is easily available now days with most chemists selling profit and schools range of semi compressed felt and fleecy webb felt.   

The smaller packs are only 3" by 4" and generally not very thick but they are great for taking away on holiday or to put in your had bag in case of an emergency.

Chiropody suppliers produce much bigger sheets 22cm x 40 cm and the quality of the felt is noticeable where you would pay £2.50 for a small sheet the larger sheets can start from £3 up so it is well worth doing some research and buying big.

The main Podiatry suppliers of Chiropody felt include Hapla, Podopro, Scholl, Pro foot,  and your options when buying chiropody felt are.

Chiropody felt options

Semi compressed adhesive mixture felt
(a mixture of 70% will and 30% viscose which is a good alternative to 100%wool and cheaper , use to stop pressure )






Hapla Soft 100% wool adhesive felt
(100% wool high quality felt for maximum support)

Fleecy web padding
(a flesh coloured soft fleecy finish felt ,cotton fabric thin but very versatile stops friction)


Moleskin
(woven 100% cotton like fleecy web thinner but not fluffy !100%  use to stop friction)


Hapla Nuprene
(thick foam material used for injuries and protection , ulcers , sores and cuts. Open cell polyurethane foam it is light and acts as a good cushion)



Chiropody felt Options 








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