I am able to offer treatment, advice and/or management plans for many conditions including:
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Thickened nails
Thickened nails can be extensively thinned.
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Fungal nail conditions
The nails can be reduced and cleaned up, I can discuss treatment options and take nail samples for path lab analysis if desired.
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Plantar Fascitis/heel pain
Correctly identify this common debilitating condition, then treat and advise accordingly.
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Ingrown toe nails
Depending on the severity, either simply manage conservatively with cutting, try to encourage nail growth clear of the sulcus or administer Local Anaesthetic and remove part of the nail and prevent regrowth. NB: The minimum amount of nail possible is removed for cosmetic reasons wherever possible.
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Diabetic assessments
Diabetes can have detrimental effects on the feet so regular assessments will determine any changes occurring in the circulation or nervous sensations that may render the feet more vunerable to infection/damage. Proper foot care is essential for Diabetics.
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Hard Corns
Hard plugs of dead skin that occur as a response to pressue and should be removed. If unattended they may result in septic lesions.
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Callus
Wider area of hard skin due to pressure, often leading up to or including corns, again this should be removed.
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Soft Corns
Occur between the toes due to friction where the toes rub together, these can be reduced extensively.
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Bunions, Hammer or Mallet toes
Some can be managed conservatively, some require referral for potential orthopaedic intervention.
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Biomechanical problems
Assessment of how the foot hit’s the ground during walking can often determine why we are getting pain in e.g. Ankle/Knees/Hips or lower back. Orthotics may be prescribed and customised at the clinic or a prescription sent away for manufacture. This assessment is often carried out with the use of a treadmill at the “InStep” clinic.
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Cracked Heels/Fissures
The skin around the heels often becomes thickened, can become unsightly in sandals and may crack and bleed. This can be reduced so that emollients(moisturisers) actually start to work.
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Athletes Foot
Correctly identified and appropriate treatment advised, preventative suggestions offered.
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Psoriasis
Management of the skin and nails affected by this systemic condition.
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Verrucas (Warts)
Human papiloma virus, once correctly identified, various treatments can be carried out or advised.
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Flat feet(Pes Planus)
Orthotics may be needed + an exercise regime if suitable for that particular patient.
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Metatarsalgia (Pain in the forefoot)
This could be due to several causes e.g. a Neuroma or a Fracture and examination is needed to try to determine the cause and then the necessary treatment.
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Domiciliary Care
Treatments for people who for whatever reason, feel that they need or prefer to be treated at home.
HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY: If anyone ever attends the clinic and presents with a condition that I am not 100% sure about, I will always try to refer on, where appropriate, to another discipline e.g. Osteopath, Physio, G.P. e.t.c. in order to try to achieve the best possible outcome for that person.