Podiatry Services

What we do

Routine Podiatry Care

Our routine podiatry care includes treatment for nail pathology, callus, corns, and dermatology issues such as skin infections, fungal areas, and other skin disorders. We also provide a supply of prescription-only medicines to assist in the treatment of these conditions.

Our podiatrists also offer minor surgery for ingrown nails and needling (under anaesthetic)

Musculoskeletal Issues

Our podiatrists are skilled in managing common lower limb complaints such as forefoot pain and metatarsalgia, heel pain, flat foot, high arched foot, knee pain, shin pain, lower back pain, and Iliotibial Band Syndrome. We offer combination orthoses, exercises, manipulation, and specialist care such as physical therapy (e.g. shockwave) and injection therapy where indicated.

Paediatric Services

Our podiatrists are skilled in assessing young people from early age up to their early adult years and assisting with paediatric foot problems such as fallen arches, toe talking, clubfoot, growing pains, and chromosomal disorders (e.g. Downs syndrome).

Onsite Clinical Imaging

Additionally, our clinic has access to state-of-the-art equipment, including onsite clinical imaging services. This allows us to diagnose and treat foot conditions with greater accuracy and speed, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.

As part of planning your recovery, our Podiatrists can liaise with and incorporate our full range of clinical and rehabilitation services without the need for you to see your GP.

High-Risk Conditions

We specialize in high-risk foot care, especially for patients with diabetes, rheumatology, and peripheral vascular disease.

We provide detailed assessments, offloading techniques, and specialist podiatric care to manage conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, and gout.

We understand the importance of annual assessments for diabetic foot care, and our wound care and podiatry management services aim to maintain and enhance tissue viability.

For those with Peripheral vascular disease; regular assessments, offloading techniques, and podiatry management are crucial in maintaining and enhancing tissue viability, we can also support with our links to the Dorset regional vascular service.

We also offer key podiatry services for older persons, including links to services such as lymphoedema, tissue viability, and frailty management, to reduce falls risks and maintain tissue viability.

Wider Multidisciplinary Team

As part of the wider multidisciplinary clinical team at the AECC UC, our Podiatry Clinic benefits greatly from the expertise and collaboration of other healthcare specialists, rehabilitators, and state-of-the-art facilities onsite.

Our team includes specialists in chiropractic care, sports therapy, and rehabilitation, among others. This allows us to take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, addressing not only foot-specific issues but also considering how the whole body works together. Collaborating with other healthcare specialists also means we can provide our patients with a more comprehensive treatment plan, tailored to your specific needs.