Podiatry Facts: An average adult takes approximately 18,000 steps a day In a life time we walk about 70,000 miles, equivalent to 4 times round the world 75 to 80 percent of adults will suffer from lower limb problems at some time in their life 62% of all sports injuries affect the lower limb.
(source www.feetforlife.org)
What is a Podiatrist; A podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet, ankles and lower limbs.
At GiGi London-MA we aim to improve the mobility, independence and quality of life of our patients.
A podiatrist provides a medical service for the feet and foot related conditions.
A podiatrist has skills in general foot treatments but may have developed particular specialisms in nail surgery, biomechanical assessments and foot posture related pathologies.
Are you experiencing foot, knee or back pain?
Look no further than your feet and how you use/treat them. A simple thing like the way we walk and our foot type can cause lower back, knee and foot pain. You may benefit from a biomechanical examination, using the latest technology: Tog Gait Scan which assesses foot posture and pressure points within the foot when walking.
What conditions can a Podiatrist assist with?
Treatment, assessments & advice:
General
- corns and callouses
- verrucas (plantar warts)
- skin disorders/infections
- nail pathology
- footwear advice
- foot health education and self care advice
Specific
- nail surgery
- cryotherapy
- biomechanical assessments using the Tog Gait Scan
- sports injury management
- orthotic devices/arch supports
- advice on systemic disorders that may affect the feet including diabetes, arthritic conditions, and those affecting the circulatory, nervous and musculoskeletal systems
Sports
- foot pain and injuries including sprains, heel pain, stress fractures, Achilles tendinopathy
- foot posture related injuries such as ankle, shin, knee, low back pain
All Are Available at GiGi London-MA
Price Guide:
Prices are quoted at your initial assessment and consultation.
GiGi London-MA now offers a The Foot Health Check-up (medical pedicure) in conjunction with our Salon therapists and our professionally trained Podiatrist.
