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We spend a significant amount of time on our feet during our lifetime so it should come as no surprise that from time to time we develop problems which need the expert attention of a Podiatry specialist.

Podiatry covers the diagnosis and management of a range of foot conditions and our podiatry partners HFS specialise in the identification of structural issues that can be associated with pain or injury – looking at the foot as part of a dynamic lower limb system.

The foot is our body’s ‘interface’ with the ground we walk on. When we walk or run the way our feet ‘interact’ with the ground causes associated movement in the lower limb, lumbar spine and pelvis. This is a normal occurrence, but sometimes subtle variations in the shape and mobility of our feet lead to changes in this ‘interaction’ with the ground, often placing excessive stress and strain on not only the foot but also other parts of the body.

PODIATRY AT MEDICENTRE

Our podiatrists are expert at analysing these movements and use sophisticated analysis to determine if your gait (the way you walk) is causing your problem.

They understand that to get to identify the underlying cause of your problem they need to consider not only the foot, but also how the trunk, pelvis and entire lower limb move and interact with one another. Changes in foot function with the use of orthotic devices and / or exercise therapy can change the way the lower limb functions and reduce the damaging forces that ultimately give rise to pain and injury.

PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Podiatric medicine is devoted to the study, diagnosis, treatment and management of disorders and conditions affecting the leg, ankle and foot.

Podiatric medicine is practised by State Registered Podiatrists; in order to qualify a podiatrist must complete a programme of 3 years full time study, at an approved University. Upon graduation registration with the health professions Council (HPC) is mandatory. The HPC is a UK wide regulatory body which sets the standards for training, education and practice of some 14 health professions including podiatry and physiotherapy.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is an integral part of registration with the HPC and is audited to ensure compliance. All health and fitness solutions clinicians exceed the minimum standards of CPD set by HPC.

• The range of conditions that can be treated by our podiatrists include:
• Skin conditions such as callous and corns, and more complicated conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
• Nail conditions, such a thickened and deformed nails, and fungal nails, painful or ingrown toenails
• Verrucae
• Infections such as fungal infections, infected wounds, bites or ingrown nails
• Circulatory / vascular problems affecting the foot e.g. Chilblains
• Foot ulcers / wounds
• Neurological problems such as painful neuropathy and changes to foot structure
• Complications from diabetes
• Complications from long term conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, gout, HIV and MS
• Chronic pain in the lower limb and foot

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