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CHIROPODY / PODIATRY

chiropodyWhat is a Podiatrist?
Podiatrist's are specialists in lower limb pathologies and provide treatment and advice on all aspects of foot or leg related problems. Podiatrists train at University and are awarded a honors degree in Podiatry & Health Science. A Podiatrist is also qualified in the use of local anesthesia and can carry out toe-nail removal.

Importantly a Podiatrist has a good level of pharmaceutical knowledge to enable full assessment of prescribed medicines.

lindaWhat are the differences between a Podiatrist and Chiropodist?
A Podiatrist undergoes a much longer training period and to a higher level of knowledge.

A Podiatrist has specialist knowledge of the bio mechanical function of the body's lower limbs and therefore can diagnose and in most cases help treat back, leg and foot pain.

A Podiatrist also specialises in caring for the feet of people with diabetes and poor circulation to the legs.

What can be treated?

  • Ingrowing, thickened, fungal or damaged toe-nails

  • Corns

  • Hard or cracked skin

  • Bunions

  • Verrucae

  • Athletes foot / skin infections

  • Foot pain

  • Footwear problems

  • Foot assessments