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# Deal Podiatry Clinic

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- [Welcome to Deal Podiatry Clinic](https://dealpodiatry.com/welcome-to-deal-podiatry-clinic/) - We are a family-run clinic in Deal, Kent, specialising in the medical diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions and associated lower limb dysfunction. Our podiatrists each have over 15 years experience in the NHS and private practice.
- [Heel pain](https://dealpodiatry.com/heel-pain/) - The heel has bypassing and innervating nerves, tendons, fascia and ligaments. The most common heel pain is called plantar fasciitis. This can be a long and debilitating injury. Many treatments are publicised and whole industries are based on this condition. Treatment offered at the clinic are evidence based, this includes looking at causative factors, stretching and
- [Verrucae](https://dealpodiatry.com/verrucae/) - NICE (National Institute for Clinical Evidence) guidelines recommend treatment using Salycylic acid 60-70%. The treatment involves six to eight treatments once a week. The acid remains in situ for three days after the visit and is held on by specialist padding. Dry needling is an effective one off treatment initiating the bodies own immune response
- [Biomechanical Assessment](https://dealpodiatry.com/biomechanical-assessment-35/) - A consultation that assesses the foot and lower limbs function in relation to the injury/pain. This may involve analysis of walking or running patterns. Usually requires a follow-up appointment at 6-8 weeks
- [Nail cutting](https://dealpodiatry.com/nail-cutting/) - Nail cutting may be difficult for a variety of reasons, for many people it is a relief and reassuring to have their nails cut professionally.
- [Nail surgery](https://dealpodiatry.com/nail-surgery/) - Painful or deformed toenails can be partially or totally removed using a local anaesthetic. A partial nail avulsion only removes a small side section of the nail keeping the main part of the nail. The problematic nail or ingrowing section is removed permanently to prevent re-occurance of the problem.
- [Corn removal](https://dealpodiatry.com/corn-removal/) - Corns generally develop over the bony joints of the foot and are caused by footwear pressures or mechanical pressures (how the foot loads to the floor). Corns are painlessly removed, education and ways on preventing their return discussed.
- [Callus (hard skin)](https://dealpodiatry.com/callus-hard-skin/) - Callus, as with corns generally develop from pressures to the feet. Some individuals due to dermatological reasons may be more prone to callus build up. When the callus thickens it becomes painful as the skin loses its elasticity. Painless removal of the callus by the Podiatrist relieves the discomfort. Treatment options to reduce build up
- [Fungal Nails and fungal infections](https://dealpodiatry.com/fungal-nails-and-fungal-infections-of-the-foot/) - Fungal nails are a common problem but often misdiagnosed. Most fungal infections of the nails can be diagnosed clinically. It may be suggested that clippings of the nail need to be taken for microscopy and culture to confirm the diagnosis before any treatment begins. Skin infections can be easily treated with various medicaments and foot health
- [Diabetic assessments and treatments](https://dealpodiatry.com/diabetic-assessments-and-treatments/) - Diabetics are advised to check their feet daily and a diabetic assessment should be carried out yearly. Assessments include a doppler test to check circulation and neurological tests to check foot sensitivity. Podiatry care is recommended by Diabetes UK in preventing complicated and serious foot problems that can occur with the diabetic foot.
- [Osteoarthritis](https://dealpodiatry.com/osteoarthritis/) - Osteoarthritis in the foot can be painful. The most common joint in the foot to become osteoarthritic is the big toe joint. The condition is called a hallux limitus (limited movement) or a hallux rigidus (no movement). But, the foot contains twenty-six bones, each of which articulates against one or more of its neighbours, and each articulation
- [Rheumatoid arthritis](https://dealpodiatry.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/) - Rheumatoid arthritis (Rha) is different to osteoarthritis. Rha is an inflammatory disease that affects joints and soft tissue. If an individual suffers with Rha, the loads and forces that the feet naturally undertake can become too much and present as pain. Helping the feet cope with the inflammatory changes is part of the skills of
- [Achilles tendinitis/tendinopathy](https://dealpodiatry.com/achilles-tendinitistendinopathy/) - Achilles tendinitis/tendinopathy is a common injury for sports enthusiasts. Some individuals are more prone genetically to achilles injuries than others. Without professional advice and treatment achilles tenidinitis (acute) can become an achilles tendinopathy (chronic). Rehabilitation will involve a course of stretching/strengthening exercises and if implicated orthoses (insoles).
- [Leg length discrepancies](https://dealpodiatry.com/leg-length-discrepancies/) - Leg length differences (LLD) can occur in all age groups and is not necessarily always due to odd bone lengths but commonly due to soft tissue tightness. For example, hip and knee operations may cause LLD and tightness to the lower back muscles that insert into the pelvis could cause a pelvic tilt and, hence,
- [Knee and hip pains](https://dealpodiatry.com/knee-and-hip-pains/) - The feet, knees and hips cannot be thought of as individual components, therefore, if you suffer with knee or hip pains, there is a strong likelihood that the feet will be compensating for the problems above or instrumental in exacerbating the knee and hip pains. After a musculoskeletal examination orthoses (insoles) may be used to
- [Paediatric pains](https://dealpodiatry.com/paediatric-pains/) - Growing for most children is pain free however for some children musculoskeletal development is not always straightforward. There are too many conditions to document but the most common conditions seen at Deal Podiatry Clinic are hypermobility, heel and knee pains. Often treatment is simply parental and child reassurance. Occasionally, orthoses (insoles) are be used to
- [Metatarsagia](https://dealpodiatry.com/metatarsagia/) - Metatarsagia means pains to the forefoot. There are a group of conditions that cause pain to the forefoot that can be treated through footwear advice, orthoses (insoles) and surgical referral.
- [Flat feet](https://dealpodiatry.com/flat-feet/) - Arch heights vary. Someone who has a low arch profile is not necessarily flat footed and does not incur more pain or injuries compared to a person with a higher arch. A true flat foot usually presents with muscular weakness, foot and lower limb fatigue and a lack of stability. Orthoses (insoles) can reduce the forces
- [Excessively pronating foot](https://dealpodiatry.com/excessively-pronating-foot/) - Pronation is the term used for a normal movement of the foot as it loads to the floor and adapts to the terrain the foot is loading onto. When the foot pronates there is an elongation and flattening of the arch. Excessive pronation can occur because the foot is compensating for another underlying problem (imagine

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- [Welcome to Deal Podiatry Clinic](https://dealpodiatry.com/)
- [Pricing](https://dealpodiatry.com/pricing/) - Clinical treatment: New patient charge £35.00 Standard charge £32.00 Home visits: 0-5 miles: £40.00 5-10 miles: £50.00-£70.00 Musculoskeletal examination: £65.00 (simple temporary insole included, if necessary) Nail surgery: £240.00 Orthoses (insoles): Prices vary. Please enquire.
- [Book an appointment](https://dealpodiatry.com/booking/) - If you need any help choosing your appointment type, please contact us.
- [Contact Us](https://dealpodiatry.com/contact-us/) - Make An Appointment Good foot health maintains freedom of movement at every stage of life and we offer a wide range of treatments in a friendly, safe and highly professional environment. Book an appointment Or call 01304 371 558 or email us. Where To Find Us 87 Blenheim Road Deal, Kent, CT14 7DE View Map Home
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- [Cookie Policy](https://dealpodiatry.com/cookie-policy/) - This cookie policy ("Policy") describes what cookies are and how Website Operator ("Website Operator", "we", "us" or "our") uses them on the Deal Podiatry website and any of its products or services (collectively, "Website" or "Services"). You should read this Policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, the information we collect
- [Terms & Conditions](https://dealpodiatry.com/terms-conditions/) - These terms and conditions ("Agreement") sets forth the general terms and conditions of your use of the Deal Podiatry website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services"). This Agreement is legally binding between you ("User", "you" or "your") and this Website operator ("Operator", "we", "us" or "our"). By accessing
- [About Us](https://dealpodiatry.com/about-us/) - Ian Cockerell: Ian qualified from the University of Plymouth with a BSc in Podiatry in 1995. Since that time he has worked for 17 years within the NHS specialising in musculoskeletal and paediatric podiatry. He has a vast experience of wound care and routine podiatric problems. Ian has also worked privately for the Chaucer Hospital

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- [Featured](https://dealpodiatry.com/category/featured/)
- [Treatments](https://dealpodiatry.com/category/treatments/) - Feet are an engineering miracle, they transport the average individual 115,000 miles in a lifetime. The forces through the feet add up to over a hundred tons a day, the equivalent to a fully loaded cement truck! It’s no surprise that at some point in their lifetime of work that the stresses can become too much. We offer a wide range of treatments from everyday nail care to advanced, biomechanical assessments.
- [Complex Treatments](https://dealpodiatry.com/category/treatments/complex-treatments/)