Barnstaple Podiatry & Chiropody

Barnstaple Podiatry & Chiropody provides podiatry and chiropody care for foot and lower limb problems. Its appointments include an Initial Consultation for assessment and treatment planning, a Standard Appointment & Treatment for routine footcare and ongoing treatment, and a Biomechanical Assessment for gait and musculoskeletal concerns.

The clinic covers general footcare, callus and corns, nail cutting, nail pathologies, ingrowing toenails and nail surgery, verrucae, video gait analysis, orthotics, MLS Class IV laser therapy and shockwave therapy, also called ESWT. It states that it covers complaints concerning the feet, with the exception of bone surgery.

For verrucae, the clinic assesses the presentation and medical history before choosing an approach. Options listed include no treatment, advice on caustic treatments from a pharmacy, in-clinic caustic application and Verrutop.

The nail cutting service is for patients with a low podiatry need who only require simple nail cutting. New patients for this service first need a routine chiropody appointment with a full foot health assessment and a discussion about foot concerns and requirements. The clinic also states that a standard appointment is needed after 12 months to reassess foot health.

The clinic’s work includes prevention and education. It carries out a diabetic foot check automatically and provides diabetic foot care advice. Podiatry and chiropody are protected titles registered with the HCPC.