Howlett & Dickinson

We treat all foot and lower limb problems including: routine chiropody i.e. nail cutting, corns, callous, skin and nail conditions, nail surgery with either total or partial removal under local anaesthetic, diabetic foot care and assessment, cosmetic nail podiatry, low level laser treatment for soft tissue injuries and pain, verruca treatment using cryosurgery and children's foot problems.
We can also supply our patients when necessary with antibiotics, pain killers and anti- fungal drugs.

We have a special interest in gait analysis and bio mechanical assessment using our state of the art RS Foot scan.
This revolutionary computerised equipment produces comprehensive analysis for pressure and force, gait and balance. The footscan plates give biomechanical breakdowns of all areas under the foot and can even assess metatarsal (ball of foot) loading information as well as static (standing) and dynamic (moving) breakdowns.

With over 500 frames of data per second generated by the tiny sensors in the footscan plates, we can capture information not possible to see in barefoot mechanics. There is a built in database so that a patient’s progress can be assessed over time, and a 2D and 3D image screen to give early indications of any potential problem such as diabetic foot ulceration.

The collected data is analysed and the significant findings can be visually presented to the patient. A hard copy of the scan can be given to each patient for their perusal. A cast of the feet is taken and sent to the ‘lab’, and the resultant data can then be emailed to the ‘lab’ where the orthoses are manufactured to exact specifications.

Once the orthoses are fitted, if required, additional pressure measurements can be taken with the shoe and orthotic in situ, to show the patient the changes that are taking place due to the orthotic action.