Mackintosh podiatry

15/05/2025

23/01/2025

Due to the red weather warning in place for Friday 24/1/25, we have taken the decision to close for podiatry patients for the day. ( Other appointments may still be running at Paisley Natural Therapy Centre, please check!) We would rather our staff and patients stayed indoors and stayed safe. We will be back open on Saturday 25/1/25 9am-4pm.
Stay safe everyone. ❤️👣

13/07/2024

We know only too well how painful ingrown toenails can be. Take it to a podiatrist as soon as the pain strikes!

07/07/2024

A podiatrist is a health care practitioner who can assess, diagnose and treat disorders of the lower limb. The terms chiropodist and podiatrist are used by practitioners and are currently interchangeable terms. To become a podiatrist one must complete an honours degree level course which includes 1000 hours of clinical practice. Podiatry students study areas including anatomy, physiology, medicine, biomechanics, clinical practice and much more. Once qualified, a podiatrist is an autonomous practitioner who can deliver the treatment required for many problems affecting the foot and lower limb. Common problems that podiatrists will see in private practice include, verrucae, ingrown toenails, skin conditions, heel pain and corns, however, there are many more problems that a podiatrist can deal with. Podiatrists are currently regulated by the HCPC, you can check if any practitioner is registered through their website.

01/01/2024

27/05/2023

Are you a nurse, care assistant or support worker, do you spend long shifts on your feet?
Nursing and caring careers are demanding jobs, they often require long shifts with lots of standing and walking and at times you may need to break into a jog or run when a situation arises!
Having the right footwear can improve comfort throughout your shift and help reduce foot and leg pains and prevent injuries. We see a lot of nurses and carers in our Podiatry foot and ankle clinics with foot pain secondary to their work. Often we recommend running trainers, they have lots of additional features which can really help. Whether you have high, medium or low arch foot types there are trainers out there to suit your foot. Some of the helpful features we recommend include;
· Deep heel cups
· Cushioned tongues
· Breathable uppers
· Foam or gel cushioning
· Arch posting ( neutral / pronation control)
· Heel drops (the difference between the heel height and forefoot height, often ranges between 4mm-12mm)
· Forefoot rockers (where the front of the shoe is stiff and goes up at the end)

These features can help with fit and comfort of the shoe, can distribute the weight evenly between the heel and forefoot when standing for long periods and support your feet during all the steps you take during your shift.
See the video link below ⬇️

https://youtu.be/Gt5Rm8byL5E

12/05/2023

Use of facemasks in healthcare settings is no longer mandatory. We will Continue to wear a mask during your treatment, and you may wish to continue to wear one too. 😷😷

24/04/2023

02/03/2023

***NOW AVAILABLE!***

Award winning, latest technology for the treatment of stubborn verrucas and warts. Call us now on 0141-950-6677 to find out more.

19/02/2023

Did you know... Not everyone who “does feet” is a Podiatrist!

Ever wondered if the person who takes care of your feet is qualified to a level needed to ensure your medical needs are taken care of safely?

Check here to see if your practitioner is officially a registered Podiatrist: http://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/

Podiatrist have completed a degree in Podiatric medicine and have to do extensive continual training known as CPD. This CPD ensures they keep up to date and competent in all aspects of their job. Some podiatrists go on to study at MSc, PhD/Prof Doctorate level or even become surgeons.

Podiatrists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The HCPC safeguards standards of care on behalf of the public and sets standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.

A Podiatrist does not only learn how to treat conditions of the legs and feet, but because of their training understands why the condition has arisen and what can be done to alleviate future problems.

A Podiatrist, along with managing common foot problems such as corns, verrucas, infections, hard skin, stubborn nails etc can also recognise early warning signs of health problems such as diabetes, irregular heartbeats, circulation issues etc, and refer patients for further investigations.

As well as specific standards for continual training, the HCPC and College of Podiatry also have minimum standards of care and clinical practice, which we adhere to. These include sterilisation of equipment, consent and patient confidentiality etc.

To be certain that you receive the very best care, check that the person treating your feet is a Podiatrist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council by checking their name online at www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register

06/01/2023