Podiatry
About Podiatry
Chiropody and podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and lower limb. They treat all age ranges and a wide range of conditions.
The human foot is a complex structure – it contains bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments and blood vessels, and is designed for balance and mobility. The 52 bones in your feet make up about 1/4th of all the bones in your body.
Aim of the treatment
The aim of the treatment could be to ease and ultimately eliminate pain thus improving foot function and enhance the appearance of the feet.
Initial Consultation
The initial consultation involves a full case history (to include all aspects of a patient’s health) plus assessment of the foot and lower limb and then treatment.
The treatment is dependent on the condition diagnosed and involves a number of different modalities from, for example, simple removal of a corn to complex assessment of the lower limb and insoles/orthotics.
We perform a variety of treatment modalities to treat these conditions including nail surgery, assessment of the lower limb and foot and issue orthosis (specialist insoles) as required, homeopathic treatments, application of false nails to damaged/infected nails (pedique).
Prices
Treatment for routine conditions £55.
Dressing: £48.
Should you require more specialist treatments the cost of these will be discussed with you at the appointment.
Home visits for podiatry at the discretion of the podiatrist, prices from £75.
All our Podiatrists are registered and regulated by the Royal College of Podiatry and the Health Care Professions Council.
Common Treatments:
- General chiropody and podiatry including hard skin, corns and nails
- Skin and nail infection
- Fungal toenails
- Ingrowing toenails
- Thickened toenails
- Verrucae
- Diabetic feet
- Heel pain
- Pain in the ball of the feet
- ‘Fallen’ arches
- Bunions
- Plantar fasciitis
- Knee pains and flat feet
- Toe deformities
- Ankle sprains and strains
- Pregnancy and related foot problems
- Shin splints
- Neuroma
- Arthritis Problems of the Lower Limb
- Orthotics/Insoles
- Examination of lower limb function
- Footwear Advice