We assess, treat and help prevent all foot conditions for adults and children. Some common conditions that we can help with are: 

• Routine Footcare, (corn, callous, nail problems)

• Nail Surgery

• Biomechanics/Orthotic  manufacture

• Gait Analysis

• Diabetic Footcare

• Cryotherapy/Verucca Treatment

• Rhematology

Biomechanics and Gait Analysis

A biomechanical examination is used to assess foot and lower limb function. Foot pain can be caused by poor foot posture or other structural problems. Common problems include heel pain, pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia) and flat feet (the arches of the feet have reduced or flattened the foot out, thus changing the position of all the bones). If the foot is hypermobile or out of alignment it can also result in pain or injury in the foot/knee/hip/lower back.

At Headcorn Podiatry we have access to the latest in computerised gait scanning equipment, which assesses not only position and movement but also forces occurring within injured tissues. This enables us to not merely tell you, but show you where the problems lie. However, our most valuable diagnostic tool is the expertise of our clinical team. Our podiatrists have practised in the NHS, where they have had experience in treating advanced, post-surgical, pediatric and diabetic Biomechanical Conditions.

Your Podiatrist may prescribe a range of treatments following your biomechanical assessment including stretches, exercise plans, onward referral to surgical or other services and orthoses.

Orthoses

Orthoses are devices which are placed in shoes to compensate for or correct an injury or structural problem. They come in many different sorts, from soft, cushioned devices designed to promote comfort, to rigid functional devices to change the position or function of the feet. We carry a range of over the counter insoles as well as having facilities to make custom built devices for more complex problems.