The terms Chiropody and Podiatry are nowadays effectively interchangeable.
The diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as ingrown toenails, corns, callus, blisters, athlete's foot, painful cracks in the skin, foot wear, foot care and Orthotics advice for all patients. Area of medicine concerned with the treatment of disorders of the foot; Podiatry is derived from the Greek 'pod' meaning foot. The practice of podiatry is regulated by the Health Professions Council (HPC) which is concerned with ensuring that practitioners maintain acceptable standards of practice. From 2008 the HPC will be monitoring the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of podiatrists, the professions being the first HPC regulated profession to be audited.
The field of podiatry and chiropody covers a wide range of treatments, Emscote Therapy are here for all your footcare needs, offering a range of professional foot treatments and therapy.