Chiropody
There is no difference between a chiropodist and podiatrist. We are trained to Degree level and have to hold a registration with the Health Care Professions Council, so check that your Podiatrist is HCPC registered.
Our team of professional podiatrists are dedicated to your foot health, whether you’re looking for routine care or a specialist assessment. Regular podiatry appointments, even if you are not suffering from a specific complaint, can spot early symptoms and help prevent potential problems.
We diagnose and treat a range of foot problems by assessing the cause of the problem and not only treating the symptoms.
Hard skin/Callus and corns
Can appear due to areas of prolonged and excess pressure from footwear or due to the way you walk. You will be advised accordingly and perhaps need a biomechanical assessment to eliminate the corns permanently.
Verrucae
They are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is highly contagious; and can be acquired through direct person to person contact or contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, such as:-towels, shoes and socks, areas surrounding swimming pools, floors of communal changing areas.
Fungal Nails
Fungal nails are caused by the same fungal infection as athletes foot. The nail can become discoloured, brittle and thickened. We can treat these dependent on the depth/range of the infection. We can advise on topical medicaments, do Fenestration sometimes also called Lacuna, is a technique where tiny holes are drilled into the infected nail plate. This allows anti-fungal medication to be introduced through the holes onto the nail bed, completely eradicating the fungus and often improving the appearance of the nail. We can also remove the nail, treat the infected nailbed and achieve a healthy new nail growth.
Hammer and clawed toes
Can be subject to developing corns due to the shape of them. We can offload these pressure areas and advise on footwear to prevent these problems. These toes also develop due to a muscle imbalance which is caused by your gait. You may require a biomechanical assessment to determine the cause of these toes and treat accordingly.
Cracked Heels
This can be caused due to excessive pressure, thin dry skin or even a skin infection. It is paramount that patients with certain medical conditions such as Diabetes are treated with urgency as open cracks is a portal for infection which could cause long term problems.
Athletes Foot/Tinea Pedis
This is a skin infection caused by a fungus that usually appears between the toes.
The affected skin may be itchy (not always), red, scaly, dry, cracked or blistered. It’s not usually serious, but should be treated to stop it spreading to other parts of the body, nails or other people.
Chilblains
Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures. They most often affect the body’s extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose and will heal in time if you keep warm however, patients with medical conditions such as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis will be prone to developing ulcers if the chilblain breaks down.
In growing Toe Nails
We will treat this by removing the nail spike causing the problem with or without local anaesthetic. We look for the cause of the problem and advise accordingly. You may be advised to have nail avulsion surgery to permanently remove the side or the whole nail.
Luxury Medical Pedicure
This includes a Gehwol herbal foot spa, a full chiropody treatment, a nail buff to bring out the natural shine of the nails and extended foot massage and finish with Gehwol nail oil protection. Sit back, relax in our air-conditioned, air-purified clinics whilst either listening to calming music or watching TV.
We also specialise in paediatric podiatry for children and young people of all ages and Dee has worked for many years as a paediatric specialist podiatrist in the NHS.