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More than 80% people develop some sort of foot problems at sometime during their lifetime. These range from relatively very minor problem to potentially serious, even crippling. But the fact is that all these involve the discomfort in the daily lifestyle of them.
Normal Chiropody treatment includes: nails cut and filed, corns removed, hard skin removed, foot massage with specially selected creams and above all advices about ongoing foot care.
Basic hygiene and nail cutting may be sufficient to keep one’s feet in good shape. But when the normal feet turn into problem feet, it’s best to seek professional help as early as possible to minimize the cost and duration of the sufferings. The Chiropodist (also known as podiatrist) is dedicated to the prevention and correction of these disorders in addition to alleviating the discomforts they cause.
Common Problems faced by chiropodists are listed below.
Acquired Deformities, Bunions / toe deformities, Congenital Deformities
Ankle Sprains, Bursitis, Calluses,Arthritis, Deformed /Diseased Nails, Corns
Athlete’s Foot, Chilblains, Ingrown toenails,Skin diseases, Neuritis,
Sweaty feet, Diabetic Foot Problems, Foot Imbalance, Fungal Infections,
Hammer toes, Gout, Heel Pain, Heel Spurs, Fractures, Tumours, Ulcers
Verrucae, Warts, Weak Ankles, Weak Arches, Foot gangrene etc.
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