Nail cutting
Nail cutting may be difficult for a variety of reasons, for many people it is a relief and reassuring to have their nails cut...
Available Treatments Include
Nail surgery
Painful or deformed toenails can be partially or totally removed using a local anaesthetic. A partial nail avulsion only removes a small side section of the nail keeping the main part of the nail. The problematic nail or ingrowing section is...
Corn removal
Corns generally develop over the bony joints of the foot and are caused by footwear pressures or mechanical pressures (how the foot loads to the floor). Corns are painlessly removed, education and ways on preventing their return...
Callus (hard skin)
Callus, as with corns generally develop from pressures to the feet. Some individuals due to dermatological reasons may be more prone to callus build up. When the callus thickens it becomes painful as the skin loses its elasticity. Painless removal...
Fungal Nails and fungal infections
Fungal nails are a common problem but often misdiagnosed. Most fungal infections of the nails can be diagnosed clinically. It may be suggested that clippings of the nail need to be taken for microscopy and culture to confirm the diagnosis before...
Verrucae
NICE (National Institute for Clinical Evidence) guidelines recommend treatment using Salycylic acid 60-70%. The treatment involves six to eight treatments once a week. The acid remains in situ for three days after the visit and is held on by...
Diabetic assessments and treatments
Diabetics are advised to check their feet daily and a diabetic assessment should be carried out yearly. Assessments include a doppler test to check circulation and neurological tests to check foot sensitivity. Podiatry care is recommended by...
Heel pain
The heel has bypassing and innervating nerves, tendons, fascia and ligaments. The most common heel pain is called plantar fasciitis. This can be a long and debilitating injury. Many treatments are publicised and whole industries are based on...
Biomechanical Assessment
A consultation that assesses the foot and lower limbs function in relation to the injury/pain. This may involve analysis of walking or running patterns. Usually requires a follow-up appointment at 6-8...
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis in the foot can be painful. The most common joint in the foot to become osteoarthritic is the big toe joint. The condition is called a hallux limitus (limited movement) or a hallux rigidus (no movement). But, the foot contains...
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (Rha) is different to osteoarthritis. Rha is an inflammatory disease that affects joints and soft tissue. If an individual suffers with Rha, the loads and forces that the feet naturally undertake can become too much and present...
Achilles tendinitis/tendinopathy
Achilles tendinitis/tendinopathy is a common injury for sports enthusiasts. Some individuals are more prone genetically to achilles injuries than others. Without professional advice and treatment achilles tenidinitis (acute) can become an achilles...
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