Routine Podiatry covers a range of lower limb problems that can be treated in a 40 minute appointment. If a patient needs more specialist intervention or time set aside for more specific treatment then this will be booked after their initial consultation. This may include biomechanical assessments and Verruca Swift treatment. Below are some of the treatments the we would class as routine podiatry:

• Toenail care
• Corns & callus
• Athletes foot
• Fungal toenail treatment
• Bunions
• Sprains, strains and arthritic problems
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
  (May require a further biomechanical assesment)

Diabetic foot screening in an annual requirement for all diabetics. At Earlsgate Podiatry we offer the screening as part of your routine Podiatric treatment. If required we can send a copy of the results to your Doctor for their records.

Diabetic foot assessment is an important preventative action you can take control of, as part of your gerneal diabetic care.

• Vascular assessment of the foot
• Neurological assessment of the foot
• Literature provision
• Footwear advice and contacts
• Referrals if necessary

At Earlsgate Podiatry we pride ourselves on offering preventative care for our patients. One of the most important aspects of this is health education. We will of course offer chair side health education in the form of verbal advice, written advice, contacts to organisations for support or other colleagues details that may assist with management. Involvement with local schools and charities is also hugely enjoyable. Children find it fun to learn about foot facts and look at the gadgets we bring with us. Over the years we have visited a fair few women's institutes and retirement groups. The feedback we receive on these talks is positive and helps us engage with problems people are dealing with, that may not have sought advice from a health professional.

If you would like to book Earlsgate Podiatry to talk at any of the venues mentioned, do please email for further details.info@earlsgatepodiatry.co.uk

An MSK (Musculo-Skeletal) Specialist Podiatrist is trained to assess the presenting problem the patient is experiencing and work out which structures are affected as well as the cause of the problem. A biomechanical assessment involves taking a thorough history and a physical examination, including observation of gait. From this, a treatment plan can be formulated and will include advice on footwear, lifestyle, along with therapeutic exercises. Sometimes insoles or orthoses are required to maintain or optimise better foot function. Solutions are based on a holistic approach and are individual to the problem and the patient.

The majority of Nicola's 30 years working within the NHS environment was spent in this field as MSK Clinical Lead, practising alongside colleagues from other disciplines such as physiotherapy, orthopaedics, orthotists and the chronic pain team. Nicola was also a clinical educator involved in teaching and mentoring colleagues and university students throughout her career.

Nicola has a particular interest and expertise in the treatment of hypermobility / EDS and associated syndromes.