Diabetic Footcare
Assessment and Management
All people with diabetes should have their feet checked annually. This is important in order to prevent complications of diabetes such as; neuropathy, and reduced circulation, both of which can lead to ulceration and in extreme circumstances, limb loss.
A Diabetic Assessment Consists Of The Following:
- A visual inspection of your feet. This will allow the podiatrist to see the condition of your nails as well as your tissue viability.
- A vascular assessment will determine the quality of blood flow to your feet. This is done by palpating the pulses in your feet, either manually or with ultrasound.
- A neurological assessment will determine the various sensations in your feet such as hot and cold, sharp and blunt, pressure and vibration.
- The results of these assessments can identify indicators of underlying health conditions such as peripheral vascular (blood vessels) and neuropathy (nerve).
- General footcare advice will be offered that will help you in the prevention of diabetic and other foot complications.
General Footcare
We pride ourselves in the treatment of general footcare, including; corns, callus and ingrown toenails.
Fungal Nails
Fungal nail infections affect up to 30% of the population. Our treatment options are highly effective.
Verrucae Treatment
Verrucae are mutations of skin cells caused by the human papillomavirus. We have several treatments.
Biomechanical Assessments
These cover a comprehensive examination of how your lower limbs work.
Ingrown Toenails
In most cases, we can treat your ingrown toenail conservatively, with a simple nail cutting.
Sports People
Our podiatrists can help in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries of the lower limb.
General Footcare
We pride ourselves in the treatment of general footcare, including; corns, callus and ingrown toenails.
Fungal Nails
Fungal nail infections affect up to 30% of the population. Our treatment options are highly effective.
Verrucae Treatment
Verrucae are mutations of skin cells caused by the human papillomavirus. We have several treatments.
Biomechanical Assessments
These cover a comprehensive examination of how your lower limbs work.
Ingrown Toenails
In most cases, we can treat your ingrown toenail conservatively, with a simple nail cutting.
Sports People
Our podiatrists can help in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries of the lower limb.