Podiatry, (or chiropody, as it is also known), involves treatment and advice for all painful foot conditions, which commonly include:
- corns
- callus
- structural abnormalities
- verrucae
- nail problems
- infections.
Advice and management of verrucae, fungal infections such as Athlete’s Foot and of ingrowing toenails is available here. Treatment is normally painless and the relief usually immediate.
Foot problems frequently result from ill-fitting or fashion footwear and can often be improved with podiatry treatment and footwear advice.
Many foot problems are the result of structural abnormalities and / or muscle imbalances and the use of individually tailored insoles, specially prescribed by a podiatrist, can help in overcoming these symptoms.
Systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus or arthritis require careful foot health management, in which podiatrists are specially trained.
Hilary Rimmer
BSc (Hons) Podiatry MChS – HPC Registered Podiatrist BA(Hons)
Hilary completed a three-year BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry at The University of Northampton and enjoys the breadth of work the career can offer and working with people of all ages. She has worked for the NHS in Northamptonshire and in private practice in Oxfordshire. Hilary joined The Olney Treatment Rooms in April 2010 and also works part-time for the John Lewis Partnership, providing podiatry treatment for the staff.
Home visits are available by appointment.
Simply Nails – first Monday of each month: £12 per treatment.
Tel: 01234 240444 www.footwellpodiatry.co.uk
Hours...
Monday to Saturday by appointment.