Foot Health Appointments At Hackney Podiatry & Health
A Foot Health Practitioner provides specialist care for everyday foot concerns. They are experts in treating routine conditions such as corns, calluses and athlete’s foot, providing their patients with more comfort and better mobility.
conditions our Foot Health Practitioner can treat:
- Corns and Callous: Remove painful hard skin build-up on soles and heels
- Fungal Infections: Treatment for fungal nails and Athlete’s Foot
- Nail Discomfort: Cutting and reduction of thick, difficult nails
- Diabetic Care: Medical monitoring and maintenance
Foot Health Practitioners ensure your feet are easier to manage day to day, and prevent minor problems from worsening.
An appointment with a Foot Health Practitioner is ideal for active individuals and busy professionals who seek relief from discomfort when standing and walking, or who need regular foot maintenance. In addition, Foot Health Practitioners regularly support older adults, and anybody who struggles to cut their own toenails due to mobility or thickened, difficult nails.
A typical appointment can include:
- A full foot assessment
- Treatment of any problem areas such as corns, thickened nails or fungal infections
- Professional nail care
- Quality advice on keeping feet and nails healthy between visits
- Referral to a specialist Podiatrist for advanced issues such as ingrown toenails or chronic pain
Consider it your personalised ‘Foot MOT’ service to keep you active and moving freely, with smooth and healthy feet.
Your Questions, Answered
What’s the difference between a Podiatrist (Chiropodist) and Foot Health Practitioner?
Foot Health Practitioners are healthcare professionals who have been trained to provide routine foot care services, and offer expert advice on foot hygiene, maintenance and preventing issues – whereas Podiatrists can treat more complex issues of the hip down, including biomechanics, nail surgery and others on the list above. Our team work together closely, and when needed our Foot Health Practitioners can refer you to our Podiatry service. If in doubt about the service you should book for, please contact us.
What happens on your first visit?
Full details of your medical history, treatment history and current/previous conditions will be taken at your first visit. Podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners are bound by a strict code of ethics, so any details which you disclose will be kept in the strictest confidence.
How many visits will I need?
Treatment is based on the individual needs of each patient, therefore advice will be given at the first appointment. Many patients enjoy regular visits in order to maintain foot health and prevent problems.
Remember, your feet must carry you for a lifetime. Take care of them today by booking Podiatry in Hackney.
