Foot Health News - Betafeet Podiatry

Foot Health News
Betafeet Podiatry
April 2015 Issue Number 1
Contact Your Podiatrist
Judith Ann Sullivan
Danielle Kempster
BSc Hons. MChS.
HCPC Registered
Wearing the right
shoes is really
important!
Welcome to our first Newsletter. This is one way we
hope to reach out to our patients and keep them
informed of the latest happenings.
Podiatrists
and
Chiropodists
have to complete a 3-year
degree
course,
and
are
regulated by the Health and
Care
Professions
Council
(HCPC); the governing body
that protects the public by
regulating
standards
of
proficiency and conduct in the
profession. Registration of the
HCPC is dependent upon
successful completion of a
Tel: 01442 822990
www.betafeetpodiatry.co.uk
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 and lower limbs. The term
'Podiatrist' is another name for
'Chiropodist', a term that has
chiefly been used in the UK,
while
'Podiatrist'
is
more
commonly used in the rest of
the English speaking world, and
is the modern term used today.
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Tring
HP23 4AF
or
67 Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
Herts
HP1 1LE
recognised course of training
and continued professional
education.
Podiatrists
and
Chiropodists
should not be confused with
Foot Health Practitioners; who
have not attained the same
level of education in foot
health, and are not regulated
by the HCPC.
Consult your podiatrist for:
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General podiatry advice
Nail cutting and filing
Corns, calluses and hard
skin
Ingrown toenails
Thick and fungal nails
Verruca therapy
Nail surgery
Diabetic foot care and
assessment
Foot and leg pain
Insole, arch supports and
orthotics
Top Tips for Healthy Feet
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Basic foot hygiene involves keeping feet clean and
dry. It is important to ensure areas between the toes
are washed and dried thoroughly. Feet should be
inspected regularly for early detection of possible
problems.
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Problems such as dry skin and cracks in the heels
can be avoided by the use of foot creams. Ideally
creams that have urea in them are more effective
as they permeate the top layer of skin. CCS and
Flexitol foot creams are recommended.
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If you have corns or calluses visit a podiatrist
regularly to have them removed. Corns and
calluses are signs of pressure on the skin and can
lead to ulceration if untreated.
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If you are able to, cut your nails straight across and
use an emery board. If you have difficulties or are
troubled with an in-growing toenail consult a
podiatrist.
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There is evidence that certain types of footwear
and footwear choice can be responsible for many
foot problems. A good fitting, foot shaped shoe is
the sensible option.
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If you have diabetes it is important that you have
your feet checked at least once a year, so that you
receive the appropriate level of care.
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A healthy diet and exercise can be of benefit in
helping to avoid certain foot problems.