Chiropody and Foot Care

Don Valley Health and Wellness • February 27, 2015

Chiropody deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormalities related to feet and limbs. Chiropodists employ therapeutic, orthotics or palliative means to treat their patients. They also help in preventing foot disorders among vulnerable people like diabetics and arthritis patient.

Why chiropody? A Chiropodist can help you with:

Ingrown toenails
Fungal nail or skin conditions
Foot/Ankle, Hip/Knee or Back pain
Corns and calluses
Plantar warts
Diabetic wound care
Arthritic foot care
Bunions and other toe deformities
Dry and cracked skin
Congenital fit deformities
Neuromas and peripheral neuropathies
Sport injury and repetitive strain injuries

We also prescribe custom made orthotics.

How to prepare for a chiropody session?

Make a list of your symptoms so that you can easily communicate your problem to the therapist.
Bring your medications, if any, along with any medical reports.
If you are having trouble walking or exercising while wearing a particular pair of shoes, bring them with you so that the therapist can look at them.
Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy access to your feet and calves.

There are also things you should refrain from doing before you visit a chiropody clinic. Please do not pedicure your feet. Painted toenails can interfere with a correct diagnosis.

What to expect at the foot clinic?

Chiropody treatment can be a little uncomfortable but it isn’t painful. Your therapist will warn you about every kind of possibility. However, the discomfort doesn’t last long. The chiropodist will assess your foot and tell you about the available treatment options. Suggestions will also be given to prevent the same problems from reoccurring.

What are the chiropody techniques used?

Sterile blades are used to remove corns, which is a painless procedure. After the treatment, a gel is applied for moisturization.
Ingrown toenails are removed after administering a local anesthesia.
To remove fungus in the nails, a laser treatment is used.

What to do after a session?

After chiropody treatment, it is important to take good care of your foot to avoid further complications. Keep your feet clean and dry at all times. Moisturize them regularly. Avoid wearing heels frequently.

Results

Chiropody treatment fixes/ reduce all problems related to your feet. If your problem was related to walking or exercise, then you can get back to a normal lifestyle almost immediately after the treatment.

Contact us today to make your appointment with our chiropodist at our foot clinic.

Alexander Xinos

Very well organized. Very informed, and great client care. Congrats.. Keep up the good work. Take care and stay safe.

T Clarke

Amazing staff at this location. I’ve done Physio here, gotten massages, and visited their chiropractor Angelo. Johnathan is amazing! I love the energy here. Very professional and they are all approachable. The front desk staff are great also. Very attentive and supportive. Thanks for all you guys do.

kam ng

My profession as a Facilities Manager for a global company for over 28 years + Over the many years of my dealings with the Don Valley Health & Wellness as their client, the team are always very professional and excellent on their services that they have provided. Also the Owner and Management Team reflects their high level of leadership and quality of service expectation to their front line team. During the current pandemic of COVID-19; the team at Don Valley Wellness continue to provide exceptional virtual online support to their client's health.

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