Working within Longfield Polyclinic means that the foot clinic forms a close relationship with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Complaints covered

* Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)

* Mortons neuroma (trapped nerve)

* Bunions

* Flat feet

* Hammer toes

* Corns and calluses (hard skin)

* Verrucae

* Ingrowing toe nails

* Children’s foot health (Podopaediatrics)

* Sports Injury

* Diabetics

The clinic also provides specialist care and advice in respect of the foot function and how you move. These treatments provide long term and preventative health solutions in the form of:

* Gait Analysis

* Sports and running assessments

* Orthoses and Biomechanical assessments

Many foot and ankle problems are stress loading injuries, caused by inappropriate footwear and poor gait when walking or running.

These injuries can be treated by Podiatry using a combination of Orthoses, exercises, footwear advice, modifications to lifestyle and, where appropriate, surgery.

What is Podiatry?

Podiatry is a modern word for Chiropody and is a term perhaps more recognised internationally. It involves the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions of the feet and lower limbs. The scope of practice is extensive including:

* Assessment and treatment of common foot problems

* Assessment of the structure and alignment and function of the feet and legs – Biomechanics

* Nail surgery using local anaesthetics

* Management of patients at increased risk of foot problems such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and peripheral vascular disease

* Advice on footwear

* Advice on prevention of foot problems and good health

A podiatrist is a qualified health professional with a degree in Podiatric medicine and registered with the HCPC , who regulates the profession and ensures all its members meet standards for training, professional skills and health.