Podiatry

A podiatrist is a healthcare professional specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. Podiatrists can help with common foot problems such as corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, and nail conditions, as well as more complex concerns including foot pain, biomechanical problems, and lower-limb issues affecting walking or exercise.

At Apollo Health Collective, our podiatry approach considers the wider relationship between your feet, lower limbs, movement, lifestyle, and activity levels. This allows us to provide personalised treatment and advice based on your individual needs.

Podiatry can help with a wide range of foot and lower-limb conditions. These include heel pain, plantar heel pain, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, thickened or problematic nails, fungal nail conditions, dry or cracked skin, and diabetic foot concerns.

Our podiatry service also supports people experiencing foot pain, walking difficulties, biomechanical problems, and sports or running-related foot issues. If your symptoms require input from another healthcare professional, we can help guide you towards the most appropriate care.

Yes. Foot pain can have many different causes, including problems affecting the skin, nails, joints, muscles, tendons, or the way your feet function during movement. A podiatry assessment can help identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and determine the most appropriate treatment.

At Apollo Health Collective, we consider your lifestyle, footwear, activity levels, previous injuries, and movement patterns alongside your foot health. This helps us develop a personalised approach aimed at improving both comfort and long-term function.

Yes. Your feet play an important role in how you walk, run, jump, and change direction, making foot health an important consideration for active individuals and athletes. Podiatry can help assess foot and lower-limb problems associated with running and sport, including recurring pain, footwear-related issues, and biomechanical concerns.

Where appropriate, we can assess how your feet function during movement and provide advice around footwear, orthotics, training, and rehabilitation. Our aim is to help you manage symptoms, improve movement, and return to the activities you enjoy.

Not necessarily, but you do not need to wait until you develop significant pain before seeking professional advice. Regular attention to foot health can be particularly valuable for people with diabetes, older adults, active individuals, and anyone experiencing recurring skin, nail, mobility, or footwear problems.

A podiatrist can provide advice on maintaining healthy feet, managing existing conditions, choosing appropriate footwear, and identifying potential problems early. Supporting good foot health can help maintain mobility and independence throughout life.

Your first appointment begins with a discussion about your concerns, medical history, lifestyle, activity levels, footwear, and goals. Your podiatrist will then assess your feet and lower limbs, looking at areas such as skin and nail health, joint mobility, strength, movement, and function.

Where relevant, your walking pattern and lower-limb biomechanics may also be assessed. Your podiatrist will then explain their findings clearly and discuss the most appropriate treatment and management options. This could include immediate podiatry treatment, footwear advice, orthotic recommendations, rehabilitation, or a plan for ongoing foot care.

The aim is to ensure you understand what is contributing to your problem and what you can do to maintain healthy, comfortable feet in the long term.