Legs Matter offer a wealth evidenced-based information and knowledge around the health advice on leg and foot problems.
- Types of leg and foot ulcers – An ulcer is a wound or sore that hasn’t healed within two weeks. There are several types of ulcers you can experience on your legs or feet.
- Health concerns – There are many different underlying health conditions which may affect the health of your legs and feet. Symptoms could include pain, swelling, cramps, numbness, or changes to the shape of your leg.
- Skin concerns – There are various skin conditions which may affect the health of your legs and feet. Problems can be minor or very serious – symptoms could include pain, swelling, cramps, or changes in the colour, temperature or texture of your skin.
- Treatment Options – The approach to treatment options will largely depending on the type of leg or foot condition. Sometimes there maybe be one simple approach, other times there may be a combination of treatments that are required.
- Know your rights – Health is reconsigned as a human right by the World Health Organisation – we all should have access to the health services we need. Here in the UK we’re fortunate to have access to the NHS, but sometimes care falls short.
- Personal stories – Hear real life stories from people sharing their own experiences of life living with leg and foot problems
- Resources – There’s a whole host of resources such as films, leaflets, clinical evidence and publications that have been carefully curated by our experts to help support you – whether you’re a healthcare professional, patient, career, friend or family member.
