Jennifer offers a fully comprehensive podiatry service.

• Some of the conditions we treat:
  1. Corns and calluses
  2. Thickened nails
  3. Ingrown nails
  4. Nail surgery under local anaesthesia
  5 . Fungal infections of the skin and nails
  6. Verrucae
  7. Diabetic foot care
  8. Bunions and arthritic joints
  9. Rheumatoid and other high risk foot care
  10. Children's foot and gait problems (podopaediatrics)
  11. Biomechanics and gait analysis
  12. Bespoke and semi-bespoke orthoses
  
  
• Assessment and Diagnosis:
  The initial consultation consists of a detailed medical and surgical history and a thorough assessment of the foot and complaint/s. A diagnosis is made and a treatment plan drawn up along with any advice.
  
  
• Treatment:
  A full treatment is undertaken and follow up care is discussed. Appropriate advise is given.
  Jennifer also refers those who may require other specialist help or treatment.
  In the case of painful ingrown toenails or repeatedly in growing toenails, nail surgery under local anaesthesia is strongly recommended.Our clinic is fully equipped so that the surgery is carried out safely and effectively.
  
  
• Biomechanical assessment & gait analysis.
  From Bunions to Heel spurs, Sprained ankles to Shin splints, Arthritic knees and Lower back pain to Knee pain.......& the list goes on. These problems have a biomechanical cause that almost always is connected with the feet. If they do not function or move properly, then they lead to other problems such as bunions, heel spurs, sprained ankles, knee pain, metatarsalgia, neuroma, etc.
  A biomechanical assessment involves assessing & measuring different motions of the foot, ankle, leg, knee, hip & lower back to determine whether it functions & moves correctly.
  Gait analysis involves assessing these movements while walking. This often involves walking/running on a treadmill & videoing the mechanics. This can be used to predict the likelihood of developing problems and are also used once you have a problem to identify the cause & help plan an effective treatment plan.
  Podiatrists specialise in the care of the foot & ankle. Whether it be a minor or major problem, see a Podiatrist in regard to any foot or ankle problem.
  In the case of a biomechanical assessment you will need to bring your trainers/specific sports shoes and a pair of shorts. Biomechanics is probably one of the most important services that Podiatrist's provide.