BEBINGTON PODIAtrY

First Appointment

Lasts approx. one hour & includes:

1. A general medical history review (please bring a list of medications/supplements you take)

2. Completion of a record card containing your personal details which will be treated in the strictest confidence

3. Circulatory check - your podiatrist will palpate your foot pulses with their hands then examine with a Doppler machine which can inform us of issues such as irregular heartbeat, atherosclerosis, deterioration in arterial health etc.  

4. A neurological check - your podiatrist will test the sensory foot nerve function  with a monofilament and foot nerve conduction with a tuning fork. These tests can identify changes to your nerve function caused by diabetes, nerve damage such as sciatica, neurological diseases such as motor neurone or Guilliame-Barre syndrome etc,

5.  Musculo-skeletal/gait checks which can reveal joint changes, flat feet, leg length discrepency etc that can affect joints and walking.

All these checks are a legal requirement prior to any form of treatment.

 Your podiatrist will then fully explain what treatment she can perform that day and with your signed consent, a full podiatry treatment followed by advice on how to manage any foot problems found* and keep you comfortable will be completed.

Should your podiatrist find any issues such as irregular heartbeat, she will refer you on to the relevant health professional.

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*Please note that some treatments such as nail surgery, Lacuna fungal nail treatment, orthotics, MLS Laser may not be possible to complete at your first visit and will require a return appointment at the appropriate fee (please see our fee list) which your podiatrist will discuss with you.

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Biomechanical/Gait Analysis

Every new patient at Bebington Podiatry recieves a short biomechanical assessment as part of their initial appointment - here at Bebington Podiatry we not only treat your foot problem but we look for WHY you have it -and if any issues are noted, we will recommend rebooking with our specialist for a full biomechanical/musculo-skeletal assessment. This will include an assessment of any pain you experience, the shape and function of your feet, check your gait, measure any leg length differences, assess your muscle strength & function, any deformities or abnormalities and any other issues found. You may then be given an exercise programme, recommended to have our bespoke orthotics, specialist footwear, heel raises etc - whatever is required to address your foot problem and keep you moving comfortably.

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In depth services

Diabetes Mellitus footcare including

FREE Wirral Diabetes Register annual foot check

Rheumatoid arthritis footcare

Footwear assessment including referral for specialist or bespoke footwear

Surgery for permanent removal of ingrown toenail/s (onychocryptosis)

Pedisafe medical model nail reconstruction for damaged/ broken toenails

Pedisafe nail polish - anti fungal & antibacterial colour gel applied using sterile instruments and disposable brushes thus eliminating cross infection

Lacuna fungal nail treatment

Dermoscopy - assessment of skin lesions

Verruca treatment

Corn & callus removal

Treatment of athletes' foot (tinea pedis)

Dermatology and skin care advice

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Home visits

Amanda  can come to you if you cannot attend the clinic, for whatever reason. Home visits are only available during the day Tuesday and Wednesday. Please request a home visit when booking your appointment in order that our receptionist can allocate the extra time required.