Why wait till it hurts
Podiatry is a the treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle. It is the new name given to chiropody in 1993. Podiatrists are healthcare professionals. They have been trained to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
Podiatry includes the treatment of minor ailments, such as ingrown toenails. It can also include surgery to improve chronic conditions such as bunions or foot pain. It is used increasingly to help reduce complications associated with long term medical conditions. These medical conditions include diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease.
14 universities in the UK and Republic of Ireland offering a full time Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Podiatry / Podiactric Medicine in the UK. The course takes 3 or 4 years to complete depending on where you choose to study. The degree course involves clinical work with patients, both in academic & placement environment.
Continued growth in the demand for medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle will stem from the aging population. Useful in helping to maintain mobility in the elderly, disabled or injured. Employment is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
At Zest Podiatry & Physio we hall have a keen interested in running. We have decided to make 2021 a focus in the clinic for runners. Launched in January 2021 our new online runners section will continue to grow through the year. As of January we have the following information. Online runners section includes: 1. […]
What is the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist? Podiatrist versus chiropodist. Podiatry is the modern name for a Chiropodist, but with a few differences. When did Podiatry become the new term? Podiatry became the new term in 1993, in the UK. It was to ensure that the UK was in line with podiatry […]
Christmas 2020 What a year! Celebrate & support local business with us. As we write this piece we reflect on a first year that none of us could have predicted. Victoria North & Brenda Rogers. Directors & Podiatrists. We opened our doors in late September 2019 and welcomed lots of familiar, and new, faces to our […]
Chilblains or covid – are they that similar? Chilblains present as small, itchy red/purple swellings on the skin which can cause cracking ulceration, exposing the skin to risk of infection. The skin can feel like it is burning and may be painful to touch. Covid toe is when patients who have the covid 19 virus present […]
Covid toes and nails is becoming increasingly more aware as new information about the disease is emerging. Peripheral neuropathy is now also being discussed as a long covid symptom. What is covid toe? Covid toe is a term being noted when patients who have the covid 19 virus present with symptoms in the hands and […]
