Podiatry Treatment
A Podiatry/Chiropody treatment is tailored to the needs of the individual. Following an initial assessment, which includes a brief medical history, treatment may include; General & problem nailcare, removal of hard skin/callus/corns, through to treatment of verrucae or assessment of an individual's gait. A typical treatment lasts between 20 and 40 minutes and takes place in the comfort of your own home.
Common Foot Problems
If you would like to learn more about the various conditions that can effect feet please take a look at the links below. The information is supplied by the College of Podiatry.
Podiatrists and Chiropodists
Podiatry is the modern name for Chiropody. The name was introduced to bring the UK into line with the rest of the world. When seeking podiatry treatment it is important to be sure that your podiatrist is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). The HCPC is similar to the General Medical Council, covering the registration of many health professionals from audiologists to physiotherapists. Only those registerd with the HCPC can call themselves a Podiatrist. You can check if a person is registered on the HCPC website. If the person treating your feet is not registered then you may be putting your foot health at risk.