Chiropody - Podiatry

Podiatry (also known as chiropody) is the diagnosis and treatment by podiatrists (chiropodists) of diseases and other disorders of the feet.

Podiatrists are highly skilled health professionals who have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections.

A podiatrist can treat or advise you on:

Acupuncture Ageing feet Athlete's Foot Biomechanics Blisters Bunions Callus Chilblains Corns Diabetes (foot related) Footwear Fungal infections Gout Heal pain Homoeopathy

Insoles (orthotics) Ingrown toenails Laser therapy Osteoarthritis Podopaediatrics (children's feet) Rheumatoid arthritis Sports medicin Surgery Sweaty feet Toe deformities Toenail cutting Verrucae Walking and hikingW Working feet

Please Note. Some of these areas are treated by specialist podiatrists only

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If you feel you can benefit from any of the treatments listed above, or would just like some advice, Please call us at the Gosforth Clinic on 0191 2368729.