Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb disorders, many of which are caused by general health disorders.
We have a skilled team of podiatrists who can provide specialist surgical and non-surgical care for many conditions, ranging from ingrown toenails and calluses through to heel and foot pain and diabetic foot health.
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Podiatry service at Spire Claremont Hospital
Our Podiatrist specialises in:
- Non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle problems including orthotics and injection therapy
- Biomechanical assessment/Video gait analysis
- Sport related injuries eg running, golf, cycling, racquet sports
- Forefoot pain eg Morton’s neuroma, Hallux rigidus
- Heel pain
- Foot pain linked to arthritic joint changes
- Tendinitis
Our podiatry service is for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal issues of the foot, ankle and lower limb with treatments including exercise therapy, orthotics insoles and injection therapy. Unfortunately we do not provide routine foot care such as nail cutting, corn removal or nail surgery.
Mr Steve Anderson (m), Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatrist
Since qualifying in 2007 from the University of Huddersfield Steve has gained extensive experience in the field of MSK as a member of the Physioworks Foot & Ankle Team with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. He also spent several years as a member of the Podiatric Surgery Team.
Steve has had extensive post graduate training including gaining an MSc in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery at the University of Huddersfield with a thesis looking at the evidence for conservative treatments for osteoarthritis affecting the big toe joint (hallux rigidus) before continuing on to a Post Graduate Certificate with distinction in Forensic Podiatry (from the University of Huddersfield) and a Diploma in Forensic Human Identification from The Royal College of Physicians in London. He is also registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Outside of MSK, it is Forensics that holds a special interest for Steve.
Throughout Steve's career, he has had a wide and varied case load, from treating elite athletes to assisting in the management of chronic pain conditions to treating those with a range of systemic issues which impact on mobility and daily activity and all are approached with the same high level of commitment, enthusiasm and care.
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