29/09/2025
If your GP suspects changes in the blood supply to your legs or feet, they may refer you to a podiatrist for a vascular assessment. This assessment checks how well blood is reaching your lower limbs and helps guide the best care plan for you.
๐ฆถ Healthy circulation = Healthy feet!
๐ถโโ๏ธ Your Vascular System
๐ Arteries โ carry oxygen-rich blood to your feet
๐ Veins โ return blood back to your heart
๐ง Lymph vessels โ drain fluid & waste
๐ How podiatrists check your circulation
๐ Nails, skin, colour changes
โ Feeling your foot pulses
๐ง Doppler test โ listening to blood flow
๐ ABPI โ comparing blood pressure (ankle vs arm)
๐ฆถ Toe pressure test
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Why it matters
Poor circulation can delay healing, increase infection risk, and affect your overall health.
Early detection = better outcomes.
๐ Book your vascular assessment with us today!