Podiatrist / Chiropodist

Ms Aine McClean

BMedSci (Hons) POD, SRCh,MChs

Podiatry/ chiropody specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb problems. Aine is fully qualified podiatrist/ Chiropodist and offers total footcare for the wide variety of problems and for people of all ages. For any patient unable to leave their house, home visits can be arranged.

Steps in the right direction

Proper footcare is essential for healthy, painless feet and should be as much a part of your daily rountine as washing your face. Its never to late to start caring for your feet and there's a lot you can do for yourself.

Common Foot Problems

Basic hygiene and nail cutting may be all that’s needed to keep your feet in good health, but when normal feet turn into problem feet, its best to seek professional help.  State registered podiatrists/chiropodists are trained in all aspects of care for feet and lower limbs including the most common foot problems listed below:

Corns  
Callus
Fungal infections  
Ingrowing toenails
Verruca
Bunions

Some minor surgery is also offered at the clinic, performed under local anaesthesia.

Minor operations include:
Ingrowing toenail removal
Verruca removal

Aine also specialises in the use of functional custom made orthoses to treat many lower limb problems. 

What are Orthoses?

Orthoses are inserts which are worn in the shoe to correct the function of the foot and lower extremity. The lower extremity includes the foot, ankle, leg knee, thigh and hip. (see picture below)