Footworks Podiatry - Rosamund James DPodM

31/07/2025

13/04/2025

Read our article to learn more about peripheral arterial disease. .bb Spring 2025 Edition

19/11/2024

Check out our article in Diabetes Today Magazine.bb

23/12/2023

The clinic will be closed for our annual Christmas break. Let us continue to stay safe and healthy throughout the Christmas season.🌲🌲

08/10/2023

The Podiatrist

Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the treatment of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. They play a critical role in the management of a wide range of foot and ankle problems, from simple skin and nail conditions to complex musculoskeletal injuries.

Podiatrists undergo extensive training in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle problems. They use a wide range of treatment modalities, including orthotics, bracing, exercise therapy, and medication, to help their patients achieve optimal foot and ankle health.

One area where podiatrists have a particularly important role is in the prevention and management of diabetic foot complications. Diabetic foot problems are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among people with diabetes, and podiatrists play a critical role in helping to prevent and manage these complications. Evidence suggests that early intervention by a podiatrist can reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, infections, and amputations.

In addition to their clinical work, podiatrists are also involved in research and education. They work with other healthcare professionals to develop new treatment protocols and guidelines, and they contribute to the training of new podiatrists and other healthcare professionals.

Overall, podiatrists play a critical role in the management of foot and ankle problems, and their expertise is essential for ensuring optimal foot and ankle health. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain or have a foot or ankle condition that requires treatment, don't hesitate to seek the advice of a podiatrist.

References:

1. Lavery LA, Armstrong DG, Wunderlich RP, Tredwell J, Boulton AJ. Diabetic foot syndrome: evaluating the prevalence and incidence of foot pathology in Mexican Americans and non- Hispanic whites from a diabetes disease management cohort. Diabetes Care. 2003;26(5):1435-1438. doi:10.2337/diacare.26.5.1435

2. Armstrong DG, Lavery LA, Harkless LB. Validation of a diabetic wound classification system. The contribution of depth, infection, and ischemia to risk of amputation. Diabetes Care. 1998;21(5):855-859. doi:10.2337/diacare.21.5.855

3. Landorf KB, Keenan AM. An evaluation of two foot-specific, health-related quality-of-life measuring instruments. Foot Ankle Int. 2002;23(6):538-546. doi:10.1177/107110070202300610

20/09/2023

Smoking may put you at high risk for PAD (peripheral arterial disease, which left untreated could lead to leg amputation). Learn more here:
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September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) awareness month. The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA), D Foot International, and Wounds Canada are excited to announce a new vital public awareness campaign, bringing together regional, national, and international organizations to address the growing concern of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). This disease, affecting millions worldwide, encompasses all non-coronary arterial diseases and often leads to reduced or blocked blood flow to limbs.







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