Orthotic Therapy

Foot orthoses are shoe inserts designed to support, align, or improve the function of the foot.

Orthoses provide valuable long-term solutions in the treatment and prevention of flat feet, high arched feet, corns and callous by redistributing the pressure of the body's weight on the feet.

Foot orthoses are shoe inserts designed to support, align, or improve the function of the foot. They are also often commonly referred to as ‘orthotics’. Orthoses fit comfortably inside your shoes. Orthoses provide valuable long-term solutions in the treatment and prevention of flat feet, high arched feet, corns and callous by redistributing the pressure of the body's weight on the feet.

Orthoses also help with rehabilitation of acute and chronic foot conditions such as tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, recurrent ankle sprain and stress fractures, by providing consistent postural control. A number of biomechanical tests are conducted including a gait analysis and testing your muscles for any weakness. Beaconsfield Podiatry offer several foot orthoses including; pre-fabricated devices (off the shelf) or custom made orthotics that are 100% customized to your foot.

Surgery

Ingrown toenails are a common issue that affects all ages, at Beaconsfield Podiatry we can perform nail surgery to permanently remove painful ingrown toe nails.

At Beaconsfield Podiatry we offer total and partial nail removal under local anaesthetic for ingrown nails that are very painful.

We also provide the patients with a daily, weekly and monthly after care program to ensure the nail and surrounding areas heal to their best ability and preventing further ingrown toe nail infections.

Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you will know how important it is to look after your feet. Our diabetic foot care services include an initial test that will determine your status and assess your risk.

We test your nerves in your feet and examine the blood flow as diabetes can lead to poor circulation and loss of nerve sensitivity.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you will know how important it is to look after your feet. If you have Diabetes it is suggested that you attend a podiatrist at least once a year.

Diabetes can lead to poor circulation and loss of nerve sensitivity, which can often lead to skin trauma and poor healing. Our diabetic foot care services include an initial test that will determine your status and assess your risk. We test your nerves in your feet, with a monofilament and through vibration perception. It is also important to examine the blood flow to the feet through the use of a Doppler.

We then send a letter to your GP which will provide the findings of our testing. The latest research shows that over 280 people are diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes daily. This is why it is so important to check your feet regularly and to receive annual diabetic foot checks.

Corns & Calluses

Corns and hard skin (callous) can cause a lot of pain and can indicate incorrect pressures being placed upon the feet.

Corns and hard skin (callous) can cause a lot of pain and can indicate incorrect pressures being placed upon the feet.

At Beaconsfield Podiatry, we can remove your painful corns and callous with regular visits to your podiatrist and also provide advice to prevent them from recurring.

Fungal Nails

Fungal nails are a common problem that we see every day. Fungal infections in the nail plate can make your nails look discoloured, thickened and crumbly.

We are continually seeing patients with fungal nails. Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is common and can be difficult to treat. Fungal infections in the nail plate can make your nails look discoloured, thickened and crumbly.

At Beaconsfield Podiatry not only can we give advice on how best to treat the fungus but we also sell a range of anti-fungal products to help combat the issue. Treatment options are usually topical medications to paint onto the nail or oral medications.

General Nail Care

On a daily basis at Beaconsfield podiatry, we are catering to people of all ages for the general maintenance of nails.

At Beaconsfield Podiatry, we also tend to patients who may have problems seeing or reaching their feet. We cut nails and can clear out any debris behind the nail.

Heel Pain

Heel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists. There are two common types: heel spurs and plantar fasciitis.

Heel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists, there are two common types heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. The greatest incidence of heel pain is seen in middle-aged men and women. It is also seen in those who take part in regular sporting activities and those significantly overweight and on their feet a lot

 Heel pain can also occur in children, usually between 8 and 13, as they become increasingly active in sporting activities. While heel pain has many causes, it is usually the result of faulty biomechanics (abnormalities in the way we walk). This can place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues attached to it.

The stress may also result from injury, or caused whilst walking, running or jumping on hard surfaces, wearing poorly constructed footwear; or being significantly overweight. Systemic diseases such as arthritis and diabetes can also contribute to heel pain.

Heel Spurs

A common cause of heel pain is the heel spur, a bony growth under the heel bone.

A common cause of heel pain is the heel spur, a bony growth under the heel bone. Heel spurs result from strain on the muscles of the foot.

This may result from a biomechanical imbalance, a condition that occurs in many people.

Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain is frequently associated with an inflammation of the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot. This long band is called the Plantar Fascia.

Both heel pain and heel spurs are frequently associated with an inflammation of the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot. The inflammation of this arch area is called plantar fasciitis.

The inflammation may be aggravated by shoes that lack appropriate support, especially in the arch area, and by the chronic irritation that sometimes accompanies an athletic lifestyle.

Podiatry for Kids

Providing assessment and treatment to children who may suffer from foot pain or lower leg pain. It may include skin conditions, nail conditions, footwear assessments or general foot check-ups.

Heel pain, knee pain, rolling in, rolling out, leg pain, arch pain.

Nail and skin conditions, including nail care, wart treatment and assessment, ingrown toenails, and footwear assessments.

Warts

Here at Beaconsfield Podiatry, we see patients of all ages with warts that can be painful.

Warts are a viral infection that can affect and spread very easily to all parts of the body. Warts affect all ages and, if not treated quickly, can become painful.

At Beaconsfield Podiatry, we use a range of topical applications for the treatment of warts whilst providing helpful prevention tips. We are also able to treat children, providing very little discomfort.