What is podiatry?

Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the foot and lower limb. Podiatrists are qualified to treat people for general foot care needs such as hard skin, corns and nail care but also those with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries.

Podiatrists work with people of all ages but provide a particularly important role in helping older people to stay mobile and, therefore, independent. A podiatrist specialises in the treatment of common foot complaints such as:

  • corns & bunions
  • thickened toenails
  • ingrown toenails
  • fungal infections
  • calluses & verrucas
  • athlete’s foot
  • dry & cracked heels
  • flat feet
  • heel pain
  • gout
  • sport related injuries
  • bio-mechanical issues
  • orthotic fitting
  • diabetic foot assessment & care

Podiatrist Saddleworth | Chiropodist Saddleworth | Podiatrist Littleborough | Chiropodist Littleborough

Podiatrist Saddleworth, Jamie Wylde is a professional foot specialist based in Ripponden Calderdale. FootPlus Podiatry does home visits in Saddleworth and Littleborough (Podiatrist Littleborough and Chiropodist Littleborough).

Prevention & Rehabilitation

Though many people visit a Podiatrist for treatment of painful feet, thickened or discoloured toenails, cracked heels or corns, a growing number book a podiatry session to maintain healthy feet.

Though many people visit a Podiatrist for treatment of painful feet, thickened or discoloured toenails, cracked heels or corns, a growing number book a podiatry session to maintain healthy feet.

Regular examinations and treatment of problems such as corns, hard skin and the management of nails periodically, is the best way of preventing future problems.

Foot Function & Sporting Injuries

Podiatrists can also help with more complex foot problems caused through accidents, sports and exercise injuries, diseases and the bodies natural ageing process.

A biomechanical assessment will help to diagnose sports related injuries. Treatments including exercise and rehabilitation, orthotics (Insoles), footwear advice and even referrals to other health professions can help to reduce pain, manage and improve conditions in the foot and ankle such as excessive pronation (Flat feet) Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis. More about biomechanics…

Home Visits

FootPlus offers home visits in the following areas:

  • Ripponden
  • Saddleworth
  • Milnrow
  • Littleborough
  • Sowerby Bridge.

COVID-19

  • A Phone call prior to all appointments for a COVID-19 risk assessment to ensure your safety.
  • Full PPE being worn including Mask, gloves, Apron and visor.
  • All instruments and equipment fully cleaned and disinfected in between appointments.

Home visits are particularly beneficial to those whose foot problems are so bad that they have difficulty in walking and attending a clinical environment.

If it’s your first consultation, we will discuss medical history and carry out tests including circulation and feeling in your feet, before suggesting a treatment plan.

Most minor foot problems such as hard skin and corns can be treated in one session with subsequent visits for continual management of the problem.

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