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Types of Appointment

Initial Appointments 60 - 75 minutes

Close up photo of soles of feet

Initial Assessment & Treatment

Allow 60 minutes

Includes:

  • full medical history
  • discussion of the presenting problem
  • assessment of the problem
  • initial treatment
  • education and advice regarding the issue

Initial treatment will be provided during this consultation within the allotted time. Depending on the type and extent of the presenting problem, further appointments may be necessary to continue treatment.

Sidmouth Podiatrist holding orthotic insole to the plantar surface of the foot

Initial Biomechanical Assessment

Allow 60-75 minutes

Includes:

  • full medical history
  • discussion of the presenting problem
  • assessment of the problem
  • full orthopaedic assessment (biomechanical assessment) of foot function
  • initial treatment
  • education and advice regarding the issue
  • provision of temporary orthotics (if required)

Initial treatment will be provided during this consultation within the allotted time. Depending on the extent of the presenting problem, further appointments may be necessary to continue treatment or to provide and fit specialist orthotic insoles.

Please wear shorts or loose fitting trousers and bring a selection of your typical footwear.

Follow Up Appointments General Podiatry and Foot Care (30-60 mins)

Sidmouth Podiatrist Sue Pyle cutting toenails

Simple

Allow 30 minutes

Includes:

  • toenail cutting
  • toenail reduction and reshaping
  • ongoing verruca treatment
 
Routine Foot Care

Routine Foot Care

Allow 45 minutes

Includes:

  • toenail cutting
  • removal of corns
  • reduction of callus
  • general foot MOT
 
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Complex Foot Care

Allow 60 minutes

Includes:

  • toenail cutting and reshaping
  • multiple corns and/or callus removal
  • suitable for higher risk patients with
    • diabetes
    • rheumatoid arthritis
    • poor circulation
    • anticoagulation e.g. warfarin
  • diabetic foot health check and education