Chiropody is a branch of medical science that involves the assessment and management of foot and lower limb disorders. This includes the management of a wide variety of disorders, injuries and local manifestations of systemic conditions. Foot deformities, infections and injuries not only limit your mobility, but can detrimentally affect your health and quality of life.
Some common issues which can be treated by a Chiropodist:
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Tendinitis
- Ingrown toenails
- Bleeding under the nail
- Blisters
- Onychomycosis (fungal infection)
- Achilles bursitis
- Heel spurs