We’re dedicated to keeping you comfortable, active, and pain-free from the ground up. Our experienced podiatrists and Foot Health practitioners provide personalised foot and leg care using the latest diagnostic techniques and evidence-based treatments. Whether you’re dealing with sports injuries, chronic foot pain, nail and skin conditions, or diabetic foot concerns, we offer compassionate, expert care tailored to your needs. Step into better health, your feet will thank you.
All our podiatrists hold podiatry degrees, are Royal College of Podiatry members, and are HCPC registered. So, you can rest assured that your feet are in safe and qualified hands.
Whether you have a concern about your feet, are unable to reach your feet, or would simply like your feet to look and feel good, we are here to offer a wide range of podiatry treatments.
If you require foot care, have difficulty reaching your feet, wish for improved comfort and appearance, or are dealing with biomechanical issues such as pain or sporting injuries, we offer a comprehensive range of podiatry treatments.
Podiatry is a specialised area of healthcare that involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions associated to the foot, ankle, and lower limb. It encompasses both conservative care for existing complaints, and corrective management for acute and chronic conditions.
There is often confusion between the use of the term chiropodist and podiatrist. Simply, both are used to describe the registered profession specialising in foot health.
The term podiatry was adopted in the UK in 1993 and is the internationally recognised name for a foot specialist.
Often associated to ‘just’ cutting toenails, and removal of hard skin; these are only the fundamental aspects of a podiatrist’s role.
The sphere of treatment podiatrists provide is board and continues to expand. Podiatrists will regularly carry out diabetic foot assessments, nail surgery; treat ulcerations/wounds; and diagnose, treat sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
Podiatrists can treat a comprehensive list of aliments, inclusing: problematic toenails (ingrown toenails, fungal and mis shaped nails), corns and callus, cracked heels, dermatological conditions (including athletes’ foot), verrucae, blisters, heel pain, sports injuries. They can help prevent, and correct deformities, keep people mobile and active; as well as relieving pain, and treat infections.
To practice, a podiatrist must first successfully complete an approved 3-year degree (BSc Hons) in Podiatry. Upon graduation the use of the title podiatrist can only be used after registering with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The HCPC ensures that each podiatrist adheres to a professional code of conduct and performs Continuing Professional Development (CPD). You can check if your podiatrist is registered on the HCPC website.
Additionally, podiatrists are also required to have professional liability insurance to ensure both they, and their patients are covered, and that they are safe to practice.
The practice was established by owner Emma Ryder in January 2016 on Bocking Lane, Sheffield, inside Green Cross Chemists Ltd. We now have a second clinic on Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield.
Emma Ryder
Founder, Podiatrist
