Podiatry & Chiropody
What is a Podiatrist?
Our resident Harley Street Consultant DR Saj Afzal SRCh MBCP MChs DPodM is a specialist Podiatrist who treats foot problems for a wide variety of people. Podiatry is the internationally-recognised name for foot health specialists and Saj is also a state-registered chiropodist.
Training for State Registration takes 3-4 years of full-time study at a recognised school of podiatric medicine. Training includes surgery, medicine, anatomy and dermatology. When qualified a practitioner may work in the NHS or in Private Practice.
What Conditions Can a Podiatrist Treat?
We treat just about anything that can go wrong with a foot. Treatments include:
- Removal of calluses (hard skin) and corns
- Abnormal nail conditions
- Ingrown toenail eradication and minor surgery
- Foot infections
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Verrucae and warts
- Walking problems
- Biomechanical examination and gait analysis
- Provision of orthotics (specialised insole devices)
- Sports medicine
- Massage and strapping
How Do We Treat?
- All patients are fully assessed at the initial consultation
- A treatment programme is established according to the diagnosision and minor surgery
- Preventative advice on foot care and footwear including sports shoes
Sports & Feet
When you run your feet experience 6 times the normal force they feel when you walk. It is no wonder that many problems occur when people start becoming serious about sport or even dance and aerobics.
Podiatrists assess foot structure. If your foot bones are not in the right position many symptoms can arise. These can include:
- Toe joint and arch pain
- Pulled muscles
- Shin splints
- Heel pain
- Knee and hip pain
- Lower back pain
Treatment is aimed at getting joints to move about their normal positions. This can be achieved by an orthotic (specialised insole) device made from a plaster cast of the individual’s foot.
Gait and posture is assessed by using biomechanical analysis so that the correct orthotic may be prescribed for the appropriate condition, foot type, and footwear.
For specialist foot treatments, contact The Spa 0844 558 1329. Available to members and guests.
Treatment Prices
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Podiatry is the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Our resident Harley Street Consultant can treat sports related and everyday foot problems.