Chiropody/Podiatry is the assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by therapeutic, orthotic and palliative means.
Don’t underestimate the importance of healthy feet! Foot deformities, infections and injuries not only limit your mobility, but can detrimentally affect your knees, hips, and other parts of the body.
Conditions treated include:
- Nails (general care, fungal infection)
- Ingrowing toe nails
- Corns and Callouses
- Verrucae
- Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s foot)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Diabetic Foot Assessment – to include vascular assessment of the foot and neurological assessment.
- Diabetic footcare advice and management.
Practitioners:
The Southdown Clinic 