01480 455221
admin@centreforcomphealth.co.uk
01480 455221
admin@centreforcomphealth.co.uk
Despite a lot of confusion, there is no difference between Chiropodists and Podiatrists, it’s just that Chiropodist is an older term and other English speaking countries use the term Podiatrist. They specialise in treating conditions of the foot and leg. Foot disorders can affect people of all ages and may be associated with health problems such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or poor circulation.
Chiropodists and podiatrists must be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
Your feet are the foundation to your body so any problems or potential problems may hinder simple walking, sporting activity and cause pain in the feet, lower back, hips or knees.
Problems with your foot whether it be due to the individual mechanics or whether there is an underlying condition such as Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause pain.
Poor foot health – so nails too long or poorly cut. Nails become harder and thicker as people become older.
Similarly the skin on the soles of their feet becomes thicker and calluses can develop.
Shoes rubbing on part of the foot can causes painful corns.
Once a full assessment of the history and nature of your condition has been done, your treatment may include:
FAQS
You should expect to wear a t-shirt and shorts and commonly worn shoes or trainers for your treatment.
No, you can just book an appointment and once your appointment has been booked you will receive an email asking you to complete a form prior to your first visit which includes a medical history so that we can learn as much about you prior to your appointment. This allows us to maximise our time with you to give you a quality experience when you are with us.
