What is Nail Surgery?

What is Musculoskeletal Podiatry?

Diabetic Foot Screening

Common Foot Condition: Athlete’s Foot

Arthritis & Podiatry

Arthritis can be disruptive and disconcerting. The pain and stiffness can make it difficult to perform the daily tasks most people take for granted.

The condition often affects the joints of the feet which make it difficult to stand or walk.

In addition the joints become swollen and deformed which affects the types of shoes sufferers can wear. We are trained to diagnose and effectively treat complications from arthritis via a range of treatments.

Charcot's Arthropathy

Charcot’s arthropathy can affect both people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

In the majority of cases only one foot is affected, however both feet can be affected over a period of years. 

Diabetes is usually long standing and diabetic neuropathy is always present and quite severe.

Prevention of further destruction and deformity of the foot at the acute phase is the primary goal of treatment. If treated early Patients can avoid the need for specialist footwear and have a good chance of avoiding ulceration.

Corns & Calluses

Calluses and corns develop in areas where there is excessive pressure and friction being applied to the skin. Common causes include:

• Wearing socks or shoes that don’t fit properly

• Thin/fragile and dry skin

• Foot deformities (e.g. bunions, hammer toes)

• Feet that are very flat or high in the arch region

• Feet that roll in or out too much

• Medical conditions

• Smoking

Our expert podiatrists can gently remove calluses and corns to have you feeling much better in no time.

Dry Cracked Heels

Dry, cracked heels are commonly caused by walking around barefooted or standing for a long time.

Shoes that don’t fit well or are open in the heel region can also be the culprit.

And, unfortunately, our skin gets less elastic as we get older.

Some medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, underactive thyroid gland), vitamin deficiencies and medications may also cause dry, cracked heels.

We can gently and easily remove the dead skin from your heels and liaise with your doctor  to help create a prevention plan for you to follow.

Club Foot

Club foot is a birth defect. It becomes evident in a shortening of the tendons on the inner side and rear of the foot. This causes the foot to be permanently twisted inward and upward.

In about half the cases, both feet are affected. If left untreated, the affected person will eventually walk on the outer side of the affected foot or feet.

Clubfoot can be successfully treated with a variety of devices and procedures.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic nerve pain condition that usually affects the arms, legs, hands or feet.

It can occur after injury or trauma and is believed to be caused by damage to, or malfunction of, the nervous system which occurs after an injury, such as a fracture.

Symptoms range from mild to severe, and may last months or years. Most people recover fully with effective treatment.

Foot & Ankle Arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is very common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.

There are hundreds of forms of arthritis, many affecting the foot and ankle. All of them can lead to pain and major secondary complications making it difficult to walk and perform activities you enjoy.

Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are many treatment options available to slow the progress of the disease and relieve symptoms.

Foot Drop

Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve.

This can include the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg.

It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself.

Our specialised team at Barclays Podiatry have vast experience in diagnosing and treating Foot Drop and typically this treatment is very successful but involves a multifactorial approach. 

Leg Length Differences And Heel Lifts

Having one leg a bit longer than the other is very common and can lead secondary complications and pain in areas such as the lower back, hip and neck.

Leg length discrepancies can be caused by poor alignment of the pelvis or simply because one leg is structurally longer than the other. 

If you have pain in your lower back or lower extremity and a possible length discrepancy; the two symptoms could be related.

Oedema – Hot And Swollen Feet Or Ankles

Swelling in the feet, otherwise referred to as oedema, occurs as a result of a wide range of causes, including the body’s reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, pregnancy, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle.

Fluid retention (oedema) may be caused by many different conditions. Older people can develop oedema, as they sit for long periods of time. They are also more likely to have underlying heart or kidney conditions that may cause oedema.

Ever wondered why your toenails look funny or discoloured?

Barclays Podiatry is proud to introduce and offer a simple, fast and effective way of diagnosing if you suffer from a fungal nail infection.

We can now find out at the time of your consultation if you have a fungal infection or not and to be able to provide accurate treatment recommendations without the guess work.

The DIAFACTORY on the spot dermatophyte testing procedure  can be completed inside a standard consultation to determine whether or not your nail has a fungal infection.

In as little as a few short minutes, you will have peace of mind as to what’s going on with your toe nail, and whether or not some of the fungal nail treatments we offer here will be of benefit to you.

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