Durham's Premier Chiropody Clinic - Whitby Physio Centre

What is a Chiropodist?

A Chiropodist helps individuals with a wide variety of health conditions through their extensive education and training. They aim to treat and improve the health of your feet and consequently relieve foot pains, increase mobility and overall health. The common areas of treatments include:

Diabetic Footcare
Soft Tissue Injuries
Wound Care
Geriatrics
Pediatrics
Sports Injuries

Consult with our Certified Chiropodists

Ailments & Treatments

What do Chiropodists treat?

Common foot and ankle pathologies Chiropodists treat include: bunions, flat feet, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, heel pain, calluses, warts and corns.

In addition to prescribing oral and topical medications, Chiropodists are also trained to fit patients for inserts commonly known as orthotics. Orthotics aim to correct correct walking patterns and alignment issues, prevent or accommodate for foot deformities as well as offer significant support that can improve overall foot function.

Orthotics allow you to perform daily activities such as stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. Custom made devices are constructed with a myriad of materials in all shapes and sizes allowing the chiropodist to correct a wide range of symptoms and target those unique to each individuals foot.

Treatment using Orthotics

Some common conditions often treated with custom made orthotics include:

Plantar fasciitis / heel spurs

Metatarsalgia

Morton’s neuroma

Shin splints

Posterior tibial dysfunction

Stress fractures

Bunions and Hammer toes

Runner’s knee

Diabetic ulcers

Arthritis / Gout

Achilles tendinitis

Pes planus (flat feet)

Pes cavus (high arched feet)

Sciatica

Low back pain & hip pain

Calluses & Corns