Of course prevention is better but, what is it that you are trying to prevent? It would be an unrealistic expectation to avoid developing all conditions at all times but, if we are to do our best, we first must know what we are trying to prevent. Here is some advice on prevention, and list two common foot problems with tips on how to avoid them. A specialist foot and ankle podiatrist can check your unique foot health and assess your musculoskeletal system. They understand the way we walk (gait) and how normal feet function. They therefore have good knowledge on whether you have early signs or if you may benefit from intervention. Understanding and being able to spot and name specific conditions gives you something to work with. If you are unsure on what you are trying to prevent, you certainly cannot know what the cause is and what will prevent it. Following this, understanding the evidence on the condition, its causes and available treatments is required. Intervention and treatments should be evidence based, measurable, and ideally work above and beyond placebo. Without evidence and measurable intervention it would be experimental. The two common conditions, corns and plantar fasciitis which are regularly seen in our clinic. Below is some information on each condition and tips on how to help avoid developing them. Corns Corns generally develop because of press