Verrucas are very common in Podiatric practice. As a team, we see at least 5-10 patients every week with different types of verrucas. Management varies according to the history of the lesion, age, and medical history of each patient. In most case, Swift Microwave Therapy is the preferred management method. In the past 14 months, we have had numerous people,
Ageing takes a toll on the feet. Ageing feet need extra care, over time, feet flatten and become wider. The fatty padding underneath our heels and the ball of the foot wears down. That leaves the bones and joints of the feet more exposed to pressure and therefore corns and calluses can become painful. In addition, an injury, as simple
Myths and Legends About Verrucas! Verruca pedis is one of the most common conditions we treat in the clinic daily. It is certainly one of the most Googled foot conditions. As with everything on the internet there is good and bad sources of information, verruca treatments are no exception. They go from the sublime, to the ridiculous to the outright
Verrucas are a nightmare to get rid off but don’t get dishearten if you discover one in your foot. At Medipod Clinics, we have a new equipment, and I am determined to help you clear your verruca. WHAT IS SWIFT® AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Swift is a new technology, developed in the UK in 2016. Swift uses microwave energy
Children are not small adults. Many problems in children are associated with growth, overuse, weight gain and postural change. The podiatrist can provide a diagnosis, and then either manage the condition or refer appropriately. Treatment may take the form of footwear advice, biomechanical assessment, provision of orthoses (special insoles), active hands-on treatment and health education. Children can get many of
Top 5 Tips for Verruca Management: What you need to know There are many treatments for verrucas such as over the counter medicaments, freezing treatments, application of acids and surgical options. We will discuss how all of these relate to you and your feet. Verrucas are viral infections of the skin and can be very persistent to treatment. That is