'Foot Cares'  by Dawn Shailer

 BSc Podiatry Degree and Ma Dip SW . With 15 years as a Social Worker specialising in multiple and severe disabilities/ill-health.

What Is Podiatry ?

Chiropodists & Podiatrists diagnose and treat a wide variety of foot and lower limb abnormalities, from corns, calluses through to arthritis, diabetic ulcers and sports injuries.
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A Podiatrist or Chiropodist can help you with common foot problems, including ingrown toenails and bunions.
Podiatrists & Chiropodists are health care professionals who have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections.
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They can give you and your family advice on how to look after your feet and what type of shoes to wear. They can also treat and alleviate day-to-day foot problems, including:

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• toenail problems, such as thickened, fungal or ingrown toenails
• corns and calluses
• verrucas
• athlete's foot
• smelly feet
• dry and cracked heels
• flat feet
• hyperhidrosis
• bunions
• heel pain
• ageing feet
• blisters
• gout
• sports injuries

Orthotics

I can advise on a wide range of orthotics (also known as insoles) where clinical measures and practical considerations are assessed on an individual basis in the treatment of your condition.

Footwear

Background

• Podiatry, Social care and a Masters level Degree
  
• Referral for Imaging and further diagnostic tests
• Acupuncture In Podiatry for pain management
• Screening for Leg Length Discrepency,
• Aromatherapy Full Body Massage Diploma
• Indian Head Massage VTCT
• Hypermobility Syndromes,
• Taping methods and rehabilitation exercises to strengthen and rehab
• Reflexology and Massage including the application of Aromatherapy oils
• Metabolic disorders.