Why see a podiatrist?
Podiatrists are highly trained professionals registered by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) that have trained solely in the area of the foot and lower limb for several years. In order to become an HCPC registered practitioner a podiatrist will have undertaken and passed a full time degree in podiatry.
A podiatrist can treat and advise you on:
- Aging feet
- Athlete's foot
- Biomechanics
- Blisters
- Chilblains
- Corns and Calluses
- Diabetic foot care
- Footwear
- Fungal nail treatment. The Lacuna method
- Heel Pain
- Custom made prescription orthotics
- Ingrowing toenails
- Osteoarthritus
- Nail Surgery and ingrowing Toenails
- Toenail cutting
- Verruca
- Walking, hiking and running
