The FootMan
Chiropody ~ Podiatry
Alan Cawthorne. BSc (Hons). HCPC Reg.
Restoring comfort to your feet and the spring in your step!
Phone: 07846 752993
Image courtesy of Farconville
What's the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?
Podiatry is the new term for chiropody in the UK and Europe, although podiatry has been the popular term used elsewhere in the world it is now a protected title in the UK. The services provided by either name are the same.
Only qualified persons registered with the Health and Carers Professions Council can use the protected title of 'Chiropodist' or 'Podiatrist'. Check at http://www.hpc-uk.org/. All good podiatrists will be happy to let you know their HCPC registration number. My registration number is CH32731.
What services can a Podiatrist offer?
Most people think of nail cutting as the main service which a podiatrist provides, but that's only one small part of the treatments available. Your feet carry the weight of your body so if they are not moving correctly, they can cause problems elsewhere such as the ankles, knees, hips and even the lower back. Biomechanics is the field of podiatry which looks at the posture and movement of the foot to the relation of the body. Many foot problems can be corrected by simple exercises or by the use of custom insoles to help support the foot and reduce pain.