The nails are integral parts of the feet. If they are infected or poorly looked after then that will result in the foot itself becoming tender or sore when inside a boot. Some player’s may have experienced losing a nail. This can be a very painful time as the new one grows back, a process that can take up to 4 months. Therefore the upkeep of the nails is a crucial element of a footballers daily routine. Some conditions can be prevented (or at least the potential for them to occur reduced) while others need to be spotted early enough to be treated.

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