Clinical Therapies
Podiatry / Chiropody
We have a specialist Podiatry service capable of treating all issues regarding the feet and lower limbs. Ranging from ‘regular’ nail cutting right the way through to complex Biomechanics and minor surgery, such as nail surgery and nail reconstruction – if it hurts, we can help!
Call 01282 453 110 to book your appointment.
Specialist Podiatry & Foot Healthcare Practitioner Services Available at Burnley & Padiham
There are many different treatments offered by our foot team. Most people think of the “common” treatments such as nail cutting, corns or fungal nail infections, and yes, we certainly do these treatments, but we also provide other skilled services listed below.
What foot conditions can we treat?
- General Podiatry services (such as nail cutting, treatment of corns, callus (hard skin) and ingrown toenails)
- Nail surgery and nail reconstruction
- Bony assessments for conditions such as bunions or arthritis
- Various verruca treatments, such as needling.
- Biomechanical assessments for orthotics – day shoes and sports wear
- Diabetic foot services (including foot screening, risk identification and advice on avoiding serious complications such as diabetic foot ulcers)
- Neurological and vascular assessments (to establish your foot health – it’s pain-free and non-invasive)
- Treatment and advice for patients with other conditions including patients undergoing cancer treatments, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bunions, circulatory problems, chilblains, etc
- Advice and treatment on skin conditions (including athletes foot, psoriasis, eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, excessive sweating, skin disorders or infections)
- Footwear advice (helping you to make informed choices regarding your footwear)
- Foot health education and self-care advice, to keep you as active and mobile as possible
What is the difference between a Podiatrist, a Chiropodist and a Foot Health Practitioner?
There is ZERO difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist. A Podiatrist is merely a more modern term for Chiropody. A Foot Healthcare Practitioner, however, specialises specifically in skin and callus removal, as well as nail cutting and working closely with Podiatrists for those of us that need regular ‘foot maintenance’.
Our Podiatrists are trained to a degree level. Each one specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all problems relating to the foot and lower limbs. They are all Health and Care Professions Council registered and members of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.
Find out more: Biomechanic Assessments