01/02/2023
💛Reasons to choose a chiropodist💛
•1 There is often a big difference between having a pedicure at your local nail bar and one carried out by a chiropodist, including the equipment used, the skills incorporated, and the level of hygiene that is adhered to.
•2 A chiropodist or podiatrist will be able to give you valuable insights about your foot care. Not only can they provide treatments to keep your feet healthy they can also spot possible problems that may develop into chronic and life changing conditions if left untreated.
•3 Rather than simply a cosmetic treat, a visit to the chiropodist is a semi medical procedure that is carried out by medically qualified staff who know exactly what they are doing.
•4 Because these are medical procedures, the staff adhere to high levels of hygiene which means that all equipment is either properly sterilised or disposable and patients are not put at risk from cross infections.
•5 Whereas a beauty technician may well be able to take a superficial look at something like a callous or corn they may have neither the equipment nor the specialist training to deal with it properly.
•6 Whilst most of us take it for granted that we can cut our own toenails and or care for the skin on our feet, others find it more difficult because of age, medical or physical conditions and need a professional who not only has the expertise but is aware also of problem signs to look out for.
•7 A qualified chiropodist will be able to assess whether you would benefit from seeing a podiatrist who has a special interest in lower limb and foot problems. These can include areas such as orthotics (shoe inserts) and musculoskeletal and biomechanical issues that can affect gait and balance.
