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What is Podiatry

Podiatry (also known as chiropody) is the diagnosis and treatment by podiatrists (chiropodists) of diseases and other disorders of the feet. Podiatrists are highly skilled health professionals who have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections.

Common foot problems:

• Athlete’s Foot
• Blisters
• Bunions/toe deformities
• Callus/hard skin
• Chilblains
• Corns
• Diabetes
• Fungal Nail Infections
• Gout
• Heel Pain
• Ingrowing Toenails
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Verrucae

We also offer a number of specialist treatments:

• Two effective treatments for verrucas –
  • SWIFT treatment – click here for more information.
  • Verrutop (suitable for children from 6 years)
• Ultrasound
• Injection Therapy
• Shockwave
• Minor Nail Surgery
• Fungal Nail Treatment
• Toe Nail Reconstruction

If you have any concerns about foot problems call us to make an appointment with one of our podiatrists.