Caring for Your Feet's Well-being
Chiropody is all about keeping your feet healthy, comfortable, and strong. It involves the assessment, treatment, and management of foot-related issues, from minor aches to more complex conditions. The benefits of chiropody include improved mobility, pain relief, and prevention of future foot problems. By addressing your foot health, chiropody can enhance your overall well-being, allowing you to enjoy daily activities with ease and confidence. At MacIntosh Foot Care & Orthotic Clinic, the focus is on your comfort and satisfaction.
Diabetic Foot Assessment
High risk foot care
Risk assessment of your foot in the context of diabetes mellitus. Evaluation of skin/nail condition, nerve function and vascular status. Health advice will be provided to reduce risk of complications suchs as foot ulceration and amputation. Includes treatment.
Custom Foot Orthoses
Biomechanical assessment and gait analysis
Evaluation of alignment, range of motion and strength. Analysis of how foot function contributes to pain and skin disorders. Management plan that may include footwear advice, custom foot orthoses and/or custom toe props. Foot health advice including stretching and strengthening.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Removal of corns, ingrown toenails, warts
Using sterile instruments to reduce nails and skin to improve comfort and foot function. Includes administration of local anesthetic when needed.
Treatment of infection
Fungal and bacterial infection management
Chiropodists are able to prescribe to treat fungal and bacterial infections in the foot both topically and orally.
