Podiatry / Chiropody

Chris Nunn and Manju Mital our Podiatrists/Chiropodists are committed to making your treatment experience as comfortable as possible, so be assured, we endeavour to provide a gentle, caring approach for all our patients. Any concerns you might have simply mention them to the receptionist or, on the day, to your Podiatrist /Chiropodist.

What is Podiatry and Chiropody?
What is the difference between Podiatry and Chiropody?
What problems may Podiatry/Chiropody help with?
Special interest and skills
What does a Podiatry /Chiropdy assessment and treatment involve?
How can podiatry/chiropody help you?

What is Podiatry and Chiropody?

Registered Podiatrists or Chiropodists are trained in all aspects of care for the feet and lower limbs, including the most common foot problems.

Foot problems affect people of all ages and abilities, from young children to athletes and the elderly. Having a foot disorder can cause pain in the lower back and other joints by changing how you walk or run.

Neck Pain can be treated with Physiotherapy

What is the difference between Podiatry and Chiropody?

There is no difference between Podiatry and Chiropody; Podiatry is just a more modern name for chiropody, Podiatry is, however often used to describe the assessment and prescription of personally tailored orthotics (shoe inserts) and arch supports.

What problems may Podiatry/Chiropody help with?

  • ageing feet
  • aching Feet
  • osteoarthritis
  • athletes Foot
  • blisters
  • bunions/toe deformities
  • corns/callous
  • cracked heels
  • diabetes
  • heel pain
  • ingrown toenails
  • plantar warts
  • gout
  • chillblains
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • Knee and Sports injuries can be treated with Physiotherapy

    Special interest and skills

    Chris and Manju’s particular special interests include:

  • minor sports injuries of the lower extremity
  • orthotic prescriptions
  • childhood foot problems
  • What does a Podiatry/Chiropody assessment and treatment involve?

    Good Podiatry particularly focuses on the underlying cause of a problem. So a consideration of the mechanics of the whole lower limb is fundamental to achieve an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis. A visit involves:

  • a comprehensive case history
  • a detailed mechanical examination and screening (basic nerve function tests etc. as appropriate.)
  • biomechanical evaluation and general foot health assessment
  • explanation to patient of findings, diagnosis and then a discussion to decide an agreed treatment approach and, if appropriate, the likely benefits of tailor-made orthotics
  • we always aim to provide gentle and effective treatment in a professional, caring environment. As such, a general foot health review is provided ‘as standard’.
  • How can Podiatry/Chiropody help you?

    We can do a great deal to prevent you developing a variety of problems and to keep your feet healthy. We can help you in many ways by:

  • treating corns and calluses – paring down hard skin which causes build up of pressure
  • using padding to redistribute pressure away from danger areas
  • safely trimming your toe nails
  • advising on correct footwear
  • examining your feet for signs of neuropathy and poor circulation.
  • prescribing orthoses. These are devices used to correct foot instability
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