Bio-mechanical  Assessment

Bio-mechanical Assessment

A bio-machanical assessment involves clinical examination of how well your feet are functioning. In other words how efficient are your feet, do they hurt, why do they hurt, bio-mechanical assessment tries to establish causes of general foot and lower limb pain. The...
Cracked Heels

Cracked Heels

What are Cracked Heels Cracked heels or fissures are a common painful complaint found in people of all ages.  Fortunately with some self care and routine chiropody treatment it is a perfectly manageable condition. Cracked heels often form when there is an excessive...
Verrucae

Verrucae

Thorough assessment, clinical examination and clear diagnosis are imperative in treating Verrucae. Plantar warts on the feet are commonly referred to as Verrucae. Verrucae are sometimes painful, especially if they appear over a pressure area of the foot. They are...
General Foot Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

General Foot Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fasciitis.The plantar fascia is a strong fibrous ligament under the sole of the foot that gives the arch of the foot its shape and structure. The plantar fascia is attached to the heel...
Athletes Foot

Athletes Foot

Tinea Pedis or athletes foot is a common fungal infection of the feet. It is frequently found in between the toes, but can occur on the dorsum (top) of the foot or round the edges. Patients often complain of extreme itchiness, it usually presents as red, scaly or...