Podiatry

Podiatrists are specialists in the treatment and maintenance of the leg and foot. They will work with you to ensure the health and fitness of the lower limb, especially the foot. The feet form the body’s foundations and problems in the foundations can have serious consequences for the rest of the structure, since the foundations are the most important component, stabilising and supporting all that is above it. The health of the foot is vital to ensure the correct function of the rest of the body. Because many disorders such as arthritis, diabetes, circulatory and neurological diseases often appear in the feet first, the feet can be viewed as mirrors of general health and will benefit from regular podiatric treatment.

What happens on my first visit?

Your first consultation and treatment may take a little longer than subsequent treatments as your podiatrist will review your medical history and make a careful note of your current symptoms. They will also need to know what previous or ongoing treatments you have received before they undertake a thorough examination of your lower limbs. They may also look at the way you walk and ask you to perform specific tasks such as kneeling down or balancing on your toes.

All of these will help your podiatrist to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and begin an effective course of treatment. They will discuss with you their diagnosis, the treatment options available and the expected outcome of any therapy.

Podiatrists

David Cashley

Bharti Rajput