Blog

Welcome to the RUCK blog. Here you will find a colorful mix of technical articles, current information and announcements, interviews and much more.
It's worth checking back regularly, because there's always something new to discover!

Welcome 2026 - Thank you for your trust and a strong year together

The start of the year is a time to pause and reflect – and above all, to say thank you. Read about what moved us in 2025, which encounters and innovations were formative – and what you can look forward to at RUCK in 2026.

Everything revolves around the feet - Rotating instruments in podiatry and foot health

Rotary instruments are part of everyday practice for podiatrists and foot care professionals - but not every instrument is ideal for every use. In this article, you will find out which grinders, burs or polishers are suitable for which directions.

What truly defines a high-quality instrument in podiatry and foot care?

Find out how to identify genuine quality, why ‘Made in Germany’ is more than just a label at RUCK - and how tested medical devices safeguard your work.

Working ergonomically in mobile foot care and podiatry

Home visits in mobile podiatry are especially stressful: heavy luggage, confined areas and unfamiliar working conditions. These challenges can be managed with ergonomic aids. Find out more here!

Innovation as a driver of success - An interview with Simeon Ruck

How is an innovative Podiatry Drill created? In this interview, Managing Director Simeon Ruck provides insights into the development of the Nova Pro and talks about his vision for the future of podiatry and foot care. Read more now!

Where quality is at home - the RUCK Manufacturing plant in Neuenbürg

At the RUCK Manufacturing plant in Neuenbürg, the Nova Podiatry Drill is manufactured with precision, great technical expertise and genuine craftsmanship. Read here why Managing Director Simeon Ruck has deliberately decided in favour of local production.

How to boost your sales with POS promotions

Point-of-sale marketing (POS for short) refers to marketing measures that advertise a product at its direct point of sale or place of use. This can mean both the skilful placement of an item in the room and its use during treatment.

One nail correction system, two experts

Elisabeth Prinz and Karina Frömter are two experienced podiatrists with their own podiatry practices. In an exclusive interview, they tell us about the benefits of using the GOLDSTADT professional braces and give further insights.

Mobile podiatry: why home services are the model of the future

Mobile podiatry: a constantly growing customer base. Plus a revolutionary concept with a manageable risk: getting started in mobile podiatry is easier than setting up a fixed practice and is especially future-proof.

Nail fungus – answers to the 10 most frequently asked questions

Nail fungus is one of the most widespread nail diseases affecting people of all ages. Symptoms, prevention and treatment - find out the answers to the ten most frequently asked questions in this blog post.

Nail Bracing: Effective Relief for Ingrown Toenails with RUCK ORTOGRIP by Podiatrist Paola Ash

Effectively treating ingrown toenails without surgery? Podiatrist Paola Ash shares how the ORTOGRIP professional system from RUCK offers a gentle, non-invasive solution to relieve pain and correct nail growth for lasting results.

Indispensable in practice: Top 5 instruments in podiatry

The right equipment is an important factor for successful outcomes in a podiatry practice. Find out in this blog post which five instruments are essential for any professional podiatry treatment.

RUCK's podiatry and chiropody blog: Everything about healthy feet

Welcome to the RUCK company blog: Immerse yourself in the world of foot health! Here you can expect a colourful mix of topics from the fields of podiatry, foot care and chiropody from the specialist for beautiful, healthy feet. Discover Expert articles on foot health and podiatry, the latest information and announcements, interviews with specialists along with convenient tips for happy feet. Check back regularly, because there's always something new waiting for you!

A passion for podiatry and chiropody

As a pioneer among podiatrists, RUCK offers you expertise and a company history that goes back to the 1920s. Back then, Hellmut Ruck Sr. founded the ‘Association of Podiatrists’ in 1928 and offered the first training courses in the field of medically orientated podiatry treatment.

Today, HELLMUT RUCK GmbH is one of the most important institutions in the field of medical and beauty foot care professionals. As a product innovator and leading specialist wholesaler for podiatry, chiropody, beauty and wellness, RUCK offers a wide product range of podiatry equipment, instrumentscare products, accessories and practice equipment.

In addition, as a training centre, RUCK promotes the future of medical and cosmetic podiatry - with full-time and part-time podiatry and chiropody training courses or with our face-to-face courses, webinars and events at the RUCK Academy.

Always up to date with the latest version of natural, professional foot health

Our RUCK company blog covers the entirely diverse range of topics relating to healthy and beautiful feet. With interesting blog posts and interviews, we offer you a first-hand insight into our corporate world, the basics of foot health along with new developments and findings from the worlds of podiatry, chiropody, beauty and wellness.

Topics that await you in our blog include:

  • Current company information: Foot health is one of our priorities, because feet move us. This is precisely why RUCK, as a leading specialist wholesaler, product innovator and training centre, does not stand still. With our blog, you can stay up to date with new product innovations, awards, innovations in our RUCK online shop along with our day-to-day business.
  • Medical and cosmetic podiatry treatments: Would you like to find out more about professional cosmetic and medical foot care professionals? Then we will provide you with an interesting and easy-to-understand insight and overview of treatment methods, specialist knowledge, podiatry and foot cosmetics instruments along with the basics of foot health.
  • Tips and advice for healthy, nourished feet: When is it time to experience professional podiatry? How can you discover foot and nail disorders that require treatment? How can general foot health be improved in everyday life? Our blog provides answers to the most important questions and reveals tips, tricks and basic knowledge about symptoms, treatment, prevention and podiatry at home.
  • New products and treatment methods: Our blog not only provides you with an overview of our most popular products, instruments and care lines, but also introduces you to new product and care worlds from RUCK.
  • Insights into the podiatry and chiropody profession: Our blog posts give the podiatry and chiropody profession the attention it deserves. We offer deeper insights into our training and further education programmes at the RUCK Academy. Get a taste of the professional everyday life of podiatrists and beauty foot care professionals or deepen and expand your expertise.
  • Introducing the RUCK team: Behind RUCK are experts whose hearts beat for nourished, happy feet. Here you can get to know the people behind the RUCK brand better in interviews.

Podiatry and chiropody blog: Check back regularly - it's worth it!

From naturally healthy feet to professional treatment methods and care products for healthy feet - the colourful mix of topics, information and Expert articles on our RUCK company blog provides you with all the useful information from the world of podiatry and chiropody on a regular basis.