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Why choose Podiatry over Pedicure

To have a podiatrist treat your feet is a very different experience from having just anyone cut your toe nails. Simply put, anyone can cut toe nails and file away a bit of dry or hard skin. For some people this may be all they need if they have no foot issues. Reasons for choosing a podiatrist over just anyone may be due to any of the following:

● A podiatrist has a medically trained background where medical conditions and medication taken can take effects on what we see in the foot and therefore how we treat the foot;

● Podiatrists are skilled in treating the 'high risk' foot, that is people with poor circulation, complications due to diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and many other medical conditions that can effect the foot. Any concerns we may encounter we communicate with your doctor. We can arrange for District Nurses if we feel their input is required where lesions are found that need special re-dressings and attention until fully healed;

● Podiatrists adhere to national infection control standards. All instruments used are cleaned, bagged and autoclaved to ensure completely sterile and no risk of cross contamination;

● Podiatrists have equipment and skills to remove corns, calluses or dry skin completely giving longer lasting comfort;

● Podiatrists can advise you best on the ongoing care of your feet such as best types of footwear, which creams to use for specific skin conditions;

● Podiatrists have knowledge and experience in cutting those tricky, tender nails that may be susceptible to ingrown or thicken and can generally treat them pain-free;

In order for podiatrists to hold a current practising certificate continual professional development is required by attending courses on different topic areas throughout the year, which basically means they continue to strive to offer the best practise in podiatry for you.