| Do
Your Feet Hurt?
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Everyday your feet are subjected to the Stresses and Strains of
everyday living. During a typical day the feet of an average person
will endure a cumulative force of several hundred tons, and walk
the equivalent of five times around the world during their lifetime.
It is therefore no wonder that foot problems affect over one-third
of the population.
| Healthy
Feet Are Happy Feet
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It
is very easy to leave minor foot problems and hope they go away.
However, most foot problems are unlikely to correct themselves
and can usually get worse. Professional foot care can help keep
your feet healthy and happy.
| We
Provide “Total” Foot Care
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At
the Freed Clinic, we offer a fully comprehensive Foot Care Service.
All our Chiropodists/Podiatrists are State Registered and can
offer Advice, Diagnosis and Treatment to Alleviate,
Prevent and Cure all conditions affecting the feet
and lower limbs.
| Why
Is It Important To Be State Registered?
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Not everyone
calling themselves a Chiropodist or Podiatrist is State Registered,
only practitioners using SRCh are listed on the state register.
To reach this standard they must have completed a 3 year diploma
course.
| What
Is The Difference Between Podiatry & Chiropody?
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| Podiatry
involves: |
Assessment
of Walking/Gait Style; Prescription & Manufacture of Insoles/Orthotics;
Sports Medicine; Physical Therapy; Surgery (bunions, ingrowing
toenails etc).
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| Chiropody: |
| Refers
to the more traditional activities: Corns; Callouses; Problem
Toe Nails; Verrucae; Fungal Infections. |
| Children’s
Feet
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Childhood
foot conditions such as: Flat Feet, Curved Feet and Toe
Walking can cause a child to walk or run in an unnatural
way. Although parents are often told that their child “will
grow out of it”, reassurance from a specialist can
go a long way in easing parent’s concerns.
Growth should not be
a painful process, so if your child does suffer from a foot problem,
it is best to deal with it now to prevent more serious problems
later on in life.
| Over
50’s
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Foot problems in later
life are often related to circulatory impairment or arthritis.
Routine visits can help monitor secondary foot disorders and prevent
further complications.
| Biomechanics
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Biomechanics
- is a term which describes the physical aspects of how the body
moves. It studies joints and how muscles, tendons and ligaments
bring about and restrict movement. Our Podiatrist uses it to work
out why a patient may be developing a deformity such as Claw
Toes, Bunions, Flat Feet Etc. Once the cause of the problem
is known it is possible to find a solution.
Treatment will include
advice on exercise and stretching and may involve prescription
and provision of individual appliances and orthotics to compensate
for the structural imbalances affecting the function of the feet
and legs.
| Orthotics
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Orthotics
- These are custom made insoles that fit inside your shoes enabling
your feet to be held in a more stable position. They are a product
of biomechanical research and are designed to correct foot abnormalities
by balancing the three most important components of your foot,
Bones, Muscles and Tendons.
| They
are very useful if you suffer from any of the following painful
conditions: |
Bunions
Corns/Calluses
Foot, Ankle,
Hip and Back Pain |
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