What is Podiatry?
 

Podiatry, is the profession of health sciences that deals with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and functions of the human foot by medical and surgical methods.

Because many diseases are often first manifested by symptoms in the feet, the podiatrist is frequently called upon to point out a patient's possible affliction with other disorders, among them, diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory problems.
The podiatrist is also trained to recognize and correct congenital malformations of the foot in infants.

Many people experience back and lower limb pains which can be traced to problems with stability at the foot.This instability can be exacerbated by exercise.
Pain can often be alleviated or even abolished by using an orthotic device (corrective shoe insert) which places the foot into a correct anatomical position and helps to stabilise it whilst walking or running.

The clinics offer a consultancy service in which the client's walking pattern is assessed and, where appropriate, orthotic inserts prepared.