Chiropodists are highly trained medical practitioners who are trained to treat injuries and other afflictions with the feet and lower limbs. You might know them by their more modern name – podiatrists.

Why would you see a chiropodist?

You may want to see a podiatrist for advice and treatment if you have painful feet, thickened or discoloured toenails, cracks or cuts in the skin, growths such as warts and verrucas, scaling or peeling on the soles, or any other foot-related problem.

What does a chiropodist actually do?

In general terms, podiatrists and chiropodists diagnose and treat foot problems, including fixing deformities, treating infections, and relieving pain. The list of conditions they can help is vast and includes everything from bunions, ingrown toenails and verrucae to flat feet, heel pain and sports injuries.