As a practice we believe it is vital to be at the cutting edge of our profession and spend many days each year on courses so that we can offer our patients the very best of care. We cover all forms of treatment from routine nail care and hard skin removal, to the latest cutting edge podiatry. Experts in Biomechanics, Nail surgery and Verrucae, we are also fully qualified in the use of local anaesthetic.
Select an area or treatment of interest:
Older patients
Old age can be very detrimental to the feet and it's vital to have regular care to keep the patient mobile and the feet comfortable and free from infection. Research has proven that falls can be greatly reduced in the older age group if feet are properly cared for.
You & your family
It’s not just elderly people who suffer from bad feet. Our average patient is aged between 30 and 50 and we should all have our feet checked regularly to prevent future problems.
We all visit a dentist on a regular basis but our feet, one of the most used parts of our body, are often neglected, sometimes with devastating results. Problems with your feet can be inherited so if members of your family suffer, it’s particularly important that you get your own feet checked.
Foot health assessment
Have you ever thought about the health of your feet?
Your feet take on the weight of your entire body and as such are put through its paces so to speak. There are two considerations with the health of your feet. Firstly how they look with visible problems such as corns, verrucae, bunions, hard skin or thickened nails. These are the things that most of us take immediate action on. At the end of the day, we all want our poolside feet. The second consideration is how your feet are functioning in alignment with the rest of your body. The posture of your feet can affect many other areas of your body potentially causing knee, hip and lower back pain.
Most people are unaware that by simply altering your posture we can not only relieve pain but help prevent conditions such as bunions and arthritis, particularly in the knees.
This consultation and assessment with our most senior podiatrist gives a vital insight into the health of your feet and a personal treatment plan to get you and your body working at its most efficient.
Cracked heels
Painlessly treated, we reduce excess hard skin and cracks, eliminating painful symptoms and vastly improving the skin's appearance.
Diabetic assessment
If you are diabetic your feet should be checked every 6-12 months for circulation and any loss of feeling. We call this a vascular and neurological assessment. It involves a doppler ultrasound where we can actually listen to the pulses in your feet. In addition we check for any high pressure sites that may be at future risk of ulceration and advise you accordingly.
Fungal nails – New laser
We are pleased to offer the very latest laser technology for the treatment of fungal nails (onychomycosis). We performed a clinical trial recently and have been extremely impressed with the treatment. Our package includes 4 treatments on a weekly basis following which a healthy nail will re-grow.
Although we still offer conventional treatments, this new laser has huge advantages. There are no unpleasant side effects from tablets and it will be a much quicker solution than using lacquers, which some patients feel to be ineffective and time consuming. Get your toes looking great again!
Please see  Laser Treatment
Athletes foot
We can easily diagnose this and provide a treatment plan. Advice is then given to prevent
reoccurrences.
Verrucae / Warts
We specialise in verruca treatment and offer a variety of treatment options. These include a weekly treatment of caustics or an advanced cryotherapy unit [freezing].
Please see Laser Treatment
Ingrowing toenails – Nail surgery
We have vast experience with this painful often reoccurring condition. In cases with no previous history of recurrence, we use a special technique to remove the ingrown spike and dress this for optimum healing.
In cases of recurring or serious ingrowing toenails (deep spikes), we offer a local anaesthetic injection using a topical spray and the latest injection technique to relieve discomfort. We then perform a simple procedure called a PNA (Partial Nail Avulsion) where under local anaesthesia we remove a thin sliver of the nail with its root without leaving any scarring.
The cells that make the nail are then destroyed by gently applying a caustic called phenol to cauterise them. This permanently prevents the ingrowing spike growing back. Generally the skin closes up leaving only a slight gap between the nail and the skin on the side of your toe.
In very severe cases we perform a total nail avulsion or TNA where the entire nail and root is permanently removed. This leaves only the impression of the nail. The surface left under the nail skins over. This is a last resort and in 95% of cases we can easily remove the ingrowing toenail without resorting to surgery.
Routine treatment
Most general conditions will be covered in a routine treatment, including nails, hard skin, corns and calluses. It will transform your feet both in comfort and cosmetically.
Nail cutting
Get your nails cut and filed including thinning of the nails by a fully qualified HPC registered podiatrist. Please note only nails will be treated if you book this treatment. For hard skin removal or ingrowing toenails you will need to book a routine treatment.
Biomechanics
Orthotics and Insoles.
Please see Biomechanics
Home visits
Mainly for the elderly, a routine treatment where a podiatrist comes to your home. We offer a caring, warm and professional service.
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