Thickened Nails
Also known as Onychauxis, is a nail disorder resulting in abnormally thick nails. Left untreated, the nail plate may separate from the nail bed and cause infection.
Ingrown Toenails
An extremely common issue which occurs when a section of the nail pierces the skin on the side of the nail often resulting in infection.
Corns and Calluses
Hyperkeratotic lesions caused by excessive pressure, most commonly focused on the top of toes and in between toes. Removal offers great relief and comfort.
Cracked Heels
Frequent in summer from wearing flip flops and sandals. Friction can cause callus formation resulting in painful fissures on the heels. A podiatrist can treat and advise on maintaining soft heels all year round.
Verruca Treatment
A verruca/plantar wart is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus and is commonly picked up in communal areas such as swimming pools and changing areas.
The Lacuna Method
Fungal infection of the nail – known as Onychomycosis – is the most difficult of the superficial fungal infections to treat.
Bunions, Hammer and Claw Toes
Hammer and Claw Toes are a toe deformity resulting in small toes growing downwards instead of pointing forward, caused by an imbalance in the smaller muscles of the foot.
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
An ingrown toenail is when the edge of the nail grows into the edge of the skin often resulting in pain or infection. Ingrown toenail surgery involves removing a section of the nail away and using phenolisation. This offers a permanent solution to recurrent and painful ingrown toenails.
Toenail Reconstruction
LCN (Light Concept Nails) toenail reconstruction is a specialised treatment that uses the latest tripolymer gel technology. It enables the construction of the lightest, natural looking, durable yet flexible reconstruction used to restore the appearance of damaged, deformed, or missing toenails. It involves applying a flexible, medical-grade gel resin with anti-fungal properties to the natural nail or nail bed to create a durable and natural-looking toenail. The treatment will last eight weeks or more, depending on lifestyle and condition of the nail being constructed.
Diabetes
Assessment
A full diabetes assessment is offered to all patients. This systemic illness can result in loss in sensation and adverse effects on the cardiovascular system.
Biomechanical Assessment
Biomechanics is the science of movement of a living body, including how muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments work together to produce movement. It involves various assessments, tests, thorough gait analysis with a treatement plan.
Foot Mobilisation
Therapies
FMT involves gentle manipulation and mobilisation of specific foot and ankle joints that have become stiff and lack normal movement. This technique helps to break up adhesions that are preventing movement and mobility around joints.