An Introduction to Podiatry

Lubna Hussain
Podiatrist
What is Podiatry?
 Podiatry is the diagnosis and treatment by podiatrists
of diseases and other disorders of the feet. Podiatrists
are highly skilled health professionals who have been
trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate
abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They
also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile
and active, relieve pain and treat infections.
 The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, 2009
Nail Conditions
Skin Conditions
Diabetic Foot Screenings
 Annual foot screenings to check the integrity of the
lower limb
 Neurological assessment
 Vascular assessment
Foot Ulcers
 Treat a wide range of foot ulcers
Nail Surgery
 Minor Surgery for Ingrowing Toe Nails
Biomechanics/Gait Clinic
 Biomechanics may be considered as the science that
studies the external forces acting on the human body
and the effects produced by these forces.
 Specialized clinics
Common Things We See
Treatment
 Exercises
 Footwear advice
 Orthotics
 Referral to Podiatric Surgery
 Referral to: Physiotherapy
Child Development Centre
 Specialist Podiatry/Physiotherapy Clinic
How to Refer
 Accept referrals from ALL Health Professionals
ALL Referrals to be sent to:
Foot Health Department
Kirk House, 97-109 High Street,
West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 7HJ.
 Allocated to appropriate clinic
Triage of Referrals
 All forms are screened and triaged for eligibility
 Triaged for Medical and Podiatric Need
 Those that do not meet criteria are informed
 Those that are eligible are sent an appointment from
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Podiatry Booking Office at Kirk House
Patient has Initial Assessment at clinic
Reassessed for eligibility
We offer Domiciliary visits for housebound patients
Transport Service
A Step in the Right Direction!
 Podiatry is a Great service to Commission!
 Help keep the population walking
 Prevent loss of limbs in diabetes
 Carry out regular Audits
 Patient Related Outcome Measures-when asked
whether patients feel their Podiatry treatment met
their expectations 100% of patients who answered the
question said "yes it does."
Thank You
Any Questions?