Your feet are the first thing that hit the floor in the morning and the last thing to lie down when you go to bed at night.  Our feet are the foundation that keep us upright and the podiatrists at Capital Chiropractic are passionate about keeping them healthy.  Podiatrists are health care professionals who provide the diagnosis, treatment and preventative care of patients with foot and lower limb injuries. All podiatrists at Capital Chiropractic are highly skilled professionals who are registered with both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society of Chiropodist and Podiatrists.

TREATMENT

Podiatry, or chiropody, is the treatment of conditions and symptoms affecting the foot and lower limb such as arch pain, heel pain, ankle pain, shin pain, and knee pain. The cause of these conditions may be linked to abnormal foot function, infection, underlying medical conditions such as arthritis or diabetes or trauma from ill fitting shoes. Diagnosing and treating these conditions is known as clinical biomechanics and may involve the use of in shoe devices known as foot orthotics.

Here is a brief list of some conditions that the podiatrists can provide treatment for:

• Callous

• Corns

• Athletes foot

• Ingrown toe nail

• Plantar fasciitis

• Thickened/discoloured nails

• Verrucae

• Specialist treatments such as nail surgery

• Biomechanics

• Sports injuries

• Orthotics

There are many conditions which the podiatrists at Capital Chiropractic deal with frequently and for more information please visit Mckerrow Podiatry

WHAT TO EXPECT

At your first appointment, your podiatrist will perform an initial assessment and take a detailed history of your condition together with any relevant past medical history.  They will discuss your individual problem, explain the cause and formulate a treatment plan to help resolve your symptoms as quickly as possible.   The podiatrist will base your treatment plan on the outcome of your initial assessment and it may involve one or a combination of treatment options designed to optimise your recovery.  To book an appointment with one of the podiatrists at Capital Chiropractic please call us on 0131 225 8080 or email us at [email protected]