Podiatry and Chiropody

A field of medical study related to the feet and ankles, podiatry is more that the regular trimming of toenails. Our feet are highly complex and the podiatrists are able to diagnose, offer advice on and treat all manner of foot disorders without referral to a medical practitioner. Often working with the physiotherapist the podiatrists have a good working knowledge of the whole body.

Treatments

Dermatological; Corns, Fungal nail and skin infections, Ulceration

Vascular; Chilblains, Toenail dystrophies, Ulceration, Claudication, and rest pain

Neurological; Diabetes Mellitus, Spina Bifida, Parkinsons disease, MS, CVA etc.

Arthritic and Connective Tissue disorders; all foot and lower limb manifestations of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc.

Bio-mechanical; Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, bursitis. Achilles tendonitis, gait and postural abnormalities, limb length discrepancies

Benefits include;

• Healthy, pain free feet
• Fit and active lower limbs
• Relief of pain
• Improved mobility

David Pope DPodM MChS

HPC Registered Chiropodist and Podiatrist
Member of the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists
David qualified from the Chelsea School of Podiatry/Chiropody in 1987 with distinctions in Medicine and Surgery.  He began his professional career working in a busy central London NHS Trust where he gained invaluable knowledge and experience.  He went on to develop a special interest in biomechanics, sports injuries and podopaediatrics.
Since 2001, David has created a highly successful private practice working alongside the physiotherapists.

In addition to his specialist treatments he also has expertise in the prescription of custom and non-custom made orthotics, corrective nail surgery under local anaesthesia, cryotherapy and has a high success rate in alleviating painful and debilitating common foot ailments.
 

                                                                                                                             Hazel Smith BA (Hons) SRCh DPodM MChS

Hazel qualified in chiropody (podiatry) at the Chelsea School of Chiropody, London in 1979 and has since worked in both private and NHS (in particular, the care of diabetics and others with high-risk medical conditions). She holds a local anaesthetic certificate and has experience in partial and total avulsion (removal) of in-growing toenails. A generalist, Hazel is able to treat a range of foot conditions including the care of diabetic feet, in-growing toenails, general corns and callouses, verruccae, nail and skin infections of the feet etc. She is state registered with the Health Professions Council and is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.