Services - Podiatry/Chiropody
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry, also known as chiropody, is health profession that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions, that occur in your feet and lower legs.
Who can be treated with Podiatry?
Podiatrists treat problems in your musculoskeletal system arising from your foot and lower leg. This includes people with conditions such as:
- Biomechanical problems (the position of your feet and lower legs)
- Common sporting injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures, ankle sprains and shin or knee pain
- Bone and joint disorders such as arthritis
- Soft-tissue and muscular problems
- Neurological and circulatory diseases ( e.g. diabetes ) of the feet and lower legs
- Skin and nail disorders
- Corns, calluses and in growing toenails
How can Podiatry benefit you?
Podiatry treatment can help alleviate a wide range of painful conditions, which can affect your feet, ankles, lower legs, knees, and even your hips and lower back.
To do this, the Podiatry treatment you receive may include:
- Shoe padding,
- Strapping,
- Exercises,
- Correct shoe advice and/or
- Orthotics, which are specialist foot supports that improve or correct the position of your feet
