CHIROPODY
Put Your Feet First
Whether you are diabetic or not your feet are very important and should be assessed and maintained at least once a year. But why?
Our feet are continuously used all day every day, and undergo a range of stress, which can lead to pain, discomfort and infections!
At Feet First, we believe not only in treating foot conditions, but doing our best in prevention as well.
We also provided a home visiting service for patients who find it difficult to attend the practice.
We specialise and provide a full range of assessments and treatments as follows;
Full vascular and neurological foot assessments
For all new patients attending the practice we always provide a full vascular and neurological assessment to ensure that blood supply and sensation to the foot is adequate. This is vital for limb function, nail growth, wound prevention, wound healing and combating infections.
Full vascular and neurological foot assessments
For all new patients attending the practice we always provide a full vascular and neurological assessment to ensure that blood supply and sensation to the foot is adequate. This is vital for limb function, nail growth, wound prevention, wound healing and combating infections.
Nail Cutting service
For patients who find it difficult cutting their ow n nails, we provide basic nail cutting and filing using sterile instruments.
Nail Cutting service
For patients who find it difficult cutting their ow n nails, we provide basic nail cutting and filing using sterile instruments.
Nail Cutting service
For patients who find it difficult cutting their own nails, we provide basic nail cutting and filing using sterile instruments.
In-growing Toenail Management
Usually caused be trauma, footwear or inheritance in-growing toenails can be very painful. Managing in-growing toe nails provides relief by either carefully clipping an adequate offending shard of nail from the side of the toe, providing instant relief. Or by nail packing where sterile gauze is gently placed under the shard of offending nail preventing it from ingrowing further.
These methods can resolve in-growing toenails, or at least provide relief for up to 2-3 months, however in some instances as the nail grows back it in-grows again. In cases like this, individuals may opt for a more permanent solution such as nail surgery.
In-growing Toenail Management
Usually caused be trauma, footwear or inheritance in-growing toenails can be very painful. Managing in-growing toe nails provides relief by either carefully clipping an adequate offending shard of nail from the side of the toe, providing instant relief. Or by nail packing where sterile gauze is gently placed under the shard of offending nail preventing it from ingrowing further.
These methods can resolve in-growing toenails, or at least provide relief for up to 2-3 months, however in some instances as the nail grows back it in-grows again. In cases like this, individuals may opt for a more permanent solution such as nail surgery.
Nail Surgery
Nail surgery is reserved for patients with in-growing toe nails that are always reoccurring, repetitively getting infected, or the patient is simply looking for a permanent resolution. Nail surgery is conducted under a local anaesthetic so the patient feels nothing during the procedure. The offending piece of nail is carefully removed, including the base from which it grows from. A chemical is then applied to the area where the nail grows from which neutralises the cells, stops that sharp shard of nail from ever growing again.
Nail Surgery
Nail surgery is reserved for patients with in-growing toe nails that are always reoccurring, repetitively getting infected, or the patient is simply looking for a permanent resolution. Nail surgery is conducted under a local anaesthetic so the patient feels nothing during the procedure. The offending piece of nail is carefully removed, including the base from which it grows from. A chemical is then applied to the area where the nail grows from which neutralises the cells, stops that sharp shard of nail from ever growing again.
Nail Surgery
Nail surgery is reserved for patients with in-growing toe nails that are always reoccurring, repetitively getting infected, or the patient is simply looking for a permanent resolution. Nail surgery is conducted under a local anaesthetic so the patient feels nothing during the procedure. The offending piece of nail is carefully removed, including the base from which it grows from. A chemical is then applied to the area where the nail grows from which neutralises the cells, stops that sharp shard of nail from ever growing again.
Callus (hard skin) Reduction
Hard skin forms due to mechanical stressors that our feet endure from walking, standing running. If enough hard skin grows and becomes thick enough, it can be very irritating and painful. All our practitioners are skilled with callus reduction using sterile instruments and being careful not to overreduce, ensuring your feet feel nice and soft as if you were walking on air.
Callus (hard skin) Reduction
Hard skin forms due to mechanical stressors that our feet endure from walking, standing running. If enough hard skin grows and becomes thick enough, it can be very irritating and painful. All our practitioners are skilled with callus reduction using sterile instruments and being careful not to overreduce, ensuring your feet feel nice and soft as if you were walking on air.
Corn Management
Corns are basically small masses of dense hard skin with a core. Commonly occurring on the tops of toes, in between toes and the ball of the foot. Like hard skin our practitioners carefully reduce and remove the corn providing instant relief from pain. In some cases, padding or silicone devices may be used to take pressure away from the area to prevent the corn from coming back.
Corn Management
Corns are basically small masses of dense hard skin with a core. Commonly occurring on the tops of toes, in between toes and the ball of the foot. Like hard skin our practitioners carefully reduce and remove the corn providing instant relief from pain. In some cases, padding or silicone devices may be used to take pressure away from the area to prevent the corn from coming back.
Corn Management
Corns are basically small masses of dense hard skin with a core. Commonly occurring on the tops of toes, in between toes and the ball of the foot. Like hard skin our practitioners carefully reduce and remove the corn providing instant relief from pain. In some cases, padding or silicone devices may be used to take pressure away from the area to prevent the corn from coming back.
Cracked Heel Management
Cracked heels occur due to dryness and thick layers of skin forming around the heel. Our practitioners remove any thick layers of hard skin to prevent further cracking and smooth out any existing splits. Some splits may require dressings if too deep. This is to help the skin knit back together. Advice on specialist creams and self-management is also given to help prevent further splitting in the future.
Cracked Heel Management
Cracked heels occur due to dryness and thick layers of skin forming around the heel. Our practitioners remove any thick layers of hard skin to prevent further cracking and smooth out any existing splits. Some splits may require dressings if too deep. This is to help the skin knit back together. Advice on specialist creams and self-management is also given to help prevent further splitting in the future.
Heel, General Foot Pain & Orthotics
Heel pain and general foot pain can be due to a wide variety of causes such as trauma, joint deformity, nerve entrapment, arthritis, poor walking posture, flat feet and high arches. We have two state registered podiatrist who are experts and specialise in these types of conditions diagnosing the cause and the treatment path necessary. In most cases treatment involves a prescription of stretches and insole therapy to correct and protect foot posture.
If you would like to know more please see our page on orthotics.
Verruca Treatment with Swift
A verruca is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are numerous strains of the virus but verrucas are caused by HPV types 1, 2, 4, 27 and 57. The viral infection affects the epithelial cells in the skin of the foot, making them over-grow and thicken, causing small rough lumps known as papules.
Swift is a new technology, developed in the UK, which has been licenced for the general treatment of skin lesions in Podiatry and Dermatology. Swift uses microwave energy which is delivered through a special probe applied to the skin to treat the affected tissue.
Swift verruca treatment is 80% effective at curing verrucae fast, it also requires no cutting or dressings either making it a very safe treatment.
Heel, General Foot Pain & Orthotics
Heel pain and general foot pain can be due to a wide variety of causes such as trauma, joint deformity, nerve entrapment, arthritis, poor walking posture, flat feet and high arches. We have two state registered podiatrist who are experts and specialise in these types of conditions diagnosing the cause and the treatment path necessary. In most cases treatment involves a prescription of stretches and insole therapy to correct and protect foot posture.
If you would like to know more please see our page on orthotics.
Heel, General Foot Pain & Orthotics
Heel pain and general foot pain can be due to a wide variety of causes such as trauma, joint deformity, nerve entrapment, arthritis, poor walking posture, flat feet and high arches. We have two state registered podiatrist who are experts and specialise in these types of conditions diagnosing the cause and the treatment path necessary. In most cases treatment involves a prescription of stretches and insole therapy to correct and protect foot posture.
If you would like to know more please see our page on orthotics.
27 Beresford Rd,
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth
Telephone: 01493 842392
38 Dereham Road
Mattishall
Telephone: 01362 858620
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