Greenside Podiatry & Chiropody Clinic

Chiropody

Podiatry

Treatment of dermatological and other foot related problems such as corns, callus, verrucas, in-growing toenails, and fungal infections.

Long-term management of chronic disorders

Therapeutic techniques, such as minor surgery using local anaesthesia

Monitoring and managing foot problems and deformities caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and advising and treating patients at high risk of foot problems such as diabetics

Analysing a person's walk or run and correcting anatomical relationships between different segments of the foot by prescribing pre-made orthotics, custom-made orthotics or arch supports

Delivering foot healthcare education to all.

Working closely with other medical practitioners, for example, orthopaedic specialists, GPs and health visitors in providing health care.

Essential foot care for specialist areas e.g. Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peripheral Arterial Disease etc
Vascular and neurological assessments and wound management
Nail surgery using a local anaesthetic, for a patient with an ingrowing toe nail
Biomechanical assessment for the prescription of pre-made (arch supports) / custom-made orthotics
Care to a patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Podiatrists are autonomous healthcare professionals who aim to improve the mobility, independence and quality of life for their patients. They assess, diagnose and treat people with problems of the feet, ankles and lower limbs. This can include providing the following:

essential foot care, for an elderly or disabled person unable to reach their own feet
vascular and neurological assessment, and wound management for a patient with diabetes with an ulcer under their foot
nail surgery using a local anaesthetic, for a teenager with an ingrowing toe nail
paediatric biomechanical assessment leading to the prescription and manufacture of an artificial limb, for a child who has a problem with tripping and pains in his legs
physical therapy, to a lady with flexible foot joints who has an inflamed heel
palliative care, to a woman with rheumatoid arthritis who has severe pains in her feet and finds wearing shoes difficult
rehabilitation planning, for an athlete with a recurring knee problem

Reflexology

Other Treatments

Reflexology, is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet. It is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones and reflex areas that they say reflect an image of the body on the feet, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.

There is no consensus among reflexologists on how reflexology is supposed to work; a unifying theme is the idea that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through one's qi.

Verruca Therapy.

Low laser therapy.

Biomechanical assessment for walking problems.

Orthotics.

Diabetic assessment and foot care.

Foot health checks.

Footwear advice.

Nail surgery for ingrowing toe nails.