Everyday foot care
Chiropody & podiatry
Your feet are expected to take around 10,000 steps a day — over 3.5 million steps a year. That is why it is sensible to see a podiatrist at least once a year. In our experience people wait far longer than they need to before making an appointment.
Common reasons people come to us
- Walking has become uncomfortable
- Footwear that used to be fine now rubs
- Nail care has become difficult to manage at home
- Diabetes or a circulatory condition means feet need regular checking
How we assess the problem
- 01We ask what is bothering you and how long it has been going on.
- 02We look at your skin, nails, footwear and the way you load your feet.
- 03We explain what we can see in plain English before anything is treated.
What to expect
An initial appointment lasts 45 minutes, which gives us time to talk, assess and treat. Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes, and a short appointment of 15 minutes is available for straightforward routine care.
Aftercare
We will talk through footwear, skin care and anything you can do at home, and let you know if and when it is worth coming back.
Treatment options
- Nail care
- Cutting, reduction and care of thickened or awkward nails.
- Corns and callus
- Careful removal of hard skin and corns, with advice on why they formed.
- Ingrowing nail care
- Conservative care of the nail edge, with nail surgery discussed if the problem keeps returning.
- Diabetic foot assessment
- A 45 minute assessment of circulation, sensation and skin condition.
Fees for this treatment are listed on our prices page.
Questions people ask
Related treatments
Procedures
Nail surgery
Nail surgery is used for several painful nail conditions — most commonly nails that grow into the skin, or nails with a very curved shape, which we call involuted nails..
Nails
Fungal nails
Onychomycosis is the medical name for a fungal nail infection.
Musculoskeletal
Biomechanics & gait analysis
Does it hurt to walk or run? Do your feet ache across the ball of the foot or in the arch? Pain in the lower limb often begins somewhere other than where you feel it.
Ready to move without the discomfort?
Book online in a few minutes, or call the clinic and we will help you choose the right appointment.