A Chiropodist Foot Specialist is a regulated medical professional with extensive post-graduate training in lower limb biomechanics, dermatology, infectious diseases and diabetic wound care. Chiropody is a branch of medical science that involves the assessment and management of foot and lower limb disorders, injuries, diseases and infections.
Services That A Chiropodist Foot Specialist Provides
The following services can be provided by our Chiropodist Foot Specialist – for both adults and children:
- Toe nail care
- Corn/callus/wart removal
- Fungal infection treatment
- Preventative care for diabetic patients
- Diabetic ulcers
- Treatment for a variety of dermatological conditions
- Orthotics assessment and casting
- Footwear fitting
- Prescriptions for certain medications, such as topical antibiotics, antifungals and corticosteroids
The Process For A Chiropodist Foot Specialist
Your Chiropodist Foot Specialist will develop an individualized treatment plan to best treat your specific condition. He/she may recommend products such as emollients, dressings, felt pads or silicone devices and will provide you with information and education on how these treatments will work for you.
Booking Appointments With A Chiropodist Foot Specialist
No formal referral is necessary to see a Chiropodist Foot Specialist. Simply call one of our participating clinics (listed below) and ask to book an appointment for “Chiropody Services”.
BioPed Aurora
BioPed Brampton
BioPed Bowmanville
BioPed Burlington
BioPed Cambridge
BioPed Don Mills
BioPed Etobicoke South
BioPed Grimsby
BioPed Guelph
BioPed Hamilton
BioPed Hamilton West
BioPed Kitchener
BioPed Markham
BioPed Milton
BioPed Mississauga Central
BioPed Mississauga North
BioPed Oakville
BioPed Oshawa
BioPed Pickering
BioPed Scarborough South
BioPed St. Catharines
BioPed Stratford
BioPed Thornhill
BioPed Toronto – North York
BioPed Vaughan
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Does your children’s shoe complete the checklist? When shopping for shoes for your child, keep in mind that the goal should be to find a supportive, properly-fitting, well-ventilated shoe that promotes normal foot development and doesn’t cause pain or fatigue. New shoes should not need to be broken in. There are three key features that can help you distinguish a good shoe from a poorly constructed shoe….
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What Are Foot Warts? Think It’s A Corn, Think Again!
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus and can appear anywhere on the skin. All warts are contagious! Those that appear on the sole of the foot are called plantar warts. Children, especially teenagers, tend to be more susceptible to warts than adults. Corns are not caused by a virus, and therefore are not contagious! …
