Podiatry & Chiropody

Podiatry and Chiropody services in Trowbridge and Westbury

About Podiatry & Chiropody

Podiatry (also known as chiropody) is the diagnosis and treatment by podiatrists (chiropodists) 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.

When do I need to see a podiatrist?
If your feet hurt, something is wrong. In this case we recom- mend that you visit a podiatrist, who will advise you on the best course of treatment. You can also prevent foot problems before they occur by visiting a local podiatrist for advice on how to keep your feet healthy and in top condition. (See “How to contact a podiatrist” section below). We recommend that you have a regular foot health check with your Podiatrist.

Why do I need to see a podiatrist?
Podiatrists are highly trained pro- fessionals registered by the Health Professionals Council (HPC) that have trained solely in the area of the foot and lower limb for several years. In order to become an HPC registered practitioner a podiatrist will have undertaken and passed a full time degree in podiatry at one of thirteen schools of podiatry within the UK or will have met stringent entrance criteria set by the HPC.

Health Professionals Council (HPC)
The HPC is an UK-wide regulatory body, which regulates 13 health professions. Since July 2005, only those chiropodists and podiatrists who have satisfied the criteria for registration with the HPC can call themselves a chiropodist and podiatrist. To use these titles when not on the register is an offence.
All members of the Society that are practising chiropodists and podiatrists are members of the HPC.

Meet our Podiatry specialist

DAVID MASON

David Mason has over 22 years experience in podiatry (chiropody). He has been running a successful private practice in Westbury since 1997 and has also worked for 18 years part-time for NHS Wiltshire. He is now providing a podiatry clinic at Trowbridge Osteopaths and is also able to offer home visits in the West Wiltshire district.

David is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and is a registered member of the Health Professions Council (HPC). He studied podiatric med- icine to degree level at university and can call on his broad range of experience to provide treat- ment and advice on all foot health matters. So, if you have a problem or a question, then make an appointment to see David Mason.

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