Chiropodists and podiatrists, deal with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb and are qualified to treat people with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries.
They work with people of all ages but play a particularly important role in helping older people to stay mobile and, therefore, independent.
Our resident Chiropodist/Podiatrist Kulvinder Flora works at Hitchin Chiropractic Clinic; she is able to help to treat many foot conditions and has given advice and support over the phone.
Available treatments :-
- Nail care; thickened toe nails, ingrowing toe nails, involuted nails and non pathological nail cutting
- Nail surgery; infected and persistent painful ingrowing toe nail
- Callus and Corn treatment
- Verrucae treatment
- MSK/ Biomechanical Assessment ( e.g. conditions such as Shin Splints, heel pain, Plantar Fasciitus
- Provision of Orthotics; Adults and Children
- Provision of insoles
- Diabetes Footcare
- Feet affected with Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
- Vascular and Neurological Assessment
- Footwear and Footcare advice