Trinity Laban

Podiatry

Appointments

No GP referral is needed for an appointment. Standard appointments are 30 minutes. Longer treatment sessions and biomechanical assessments last between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the problem. This can be discussed when you make your appointment.

What is podiatry?

Podiatry/chiropody involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the feet and lower limbs. Podiatrists help prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, help relieve pain and treat infections of the skin and nails.

Podiatry Services offered

Podiatry can address common foot/leg problems including:

• forefoot pain
• heel pain
• foot/ankle tendinopathies
• calluses (hard skin)
• problem toenails
• warts (verrucae)
• fungal infections of the nails and skin

Standard 30 minute podiatry appointments are recommended for: corn removal; hard skin removal; nailcutting; problem toenails; fungal infections of the nails and skin; and verrucae treatment/follow-ups.

Biomechanical assessments are recommended for: musculoskeletal issues and required before orthoses (devices worn in footwear which influence foot function) can be dispensed. Foot structure and foot posture; hypermobility; musculoskeletal strength of the lower limb; and gait are taken into account, amongst other factors assessed.

Diabetic foot assessments can be carried out, and include: full medical history and medications review, vascular assessment, neurological testing, plus written report for GP.

What happens at a podiatry appointment?

At your first appointment the podiatrist will take a detailed medical history, together with full details of the problem, and will carry out a physical examination. On this basis a treatment plan will be suggested and discussed, and treatment and/or advice will usually be given.

Please bring with you:

• your usual footwear (including your usual dance and street shoes)
• any orthotics/insoles you have been prescribed by a clinician
• full details (e.g. a copy of your prescription list), if you take any prescription medication

For all appointments, please remove any toenail polish before you arrive, because full assessment includes an examination of the toenails.

The podiatrist will need to see your lower legs, knees, hips, spine and torso clearly for assessment, so suitable clothing (such as shorts) that allows this should be worn.

NB Podiatry instruments used during treatments are sterile, single-use, and are new for each patient.

Clinic Times

Podiatry is available at Laban Health on Saturdays between 09.00h-12.00h.

Prices

£90.00 for a 60mins initial biochemical assessment.

£45.00 for a 30mins appointment or for follow-up biochemical sessions.

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