Medical chiropodist - Podiatry

Medical chiropodist - Podiatry

Medical pedicure and podiatry in Brussels for the assessment, prevention and treatment of foot and nail conditions.

Medical chiropodist - Podiatry

Medical foot care - Podiatry: Medical foot care for targeted treatment

Medical chiropody and the podiatry are paramedical disciplines specialising in the assessment, prevention and treatment of foot disorders and walking disorders. It is based on two complementary pillars:

  • the medical chiropodywhich treats skin and nail disorders of the foot,
  • the functional podiatryThe focus is on biomechanical analysis and the design of plantar orthoses (orthopaedic insoles).

In our medical centre, care is provided by qualified professionals, in an environment that complies with clinical hygiene standards and in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

pédicure médicale et podologie

Medical foot care: rigour and prevention


La medical chiropody treats superficial foot ailments that are often painful or at risk of infection. Unlike cosmetic pedicure, it is carried out for therapeutic purposes, within a strictly medical framework.

The most common indications include

  • Ingrown toenailsthickened, friable or deformed (onychogryphosis)
  • Hornscalluses, painful plantar calluses
  • Cracks and fissures in the heelinter-torture maceration
  • Nail or skin fungal infections (onychomycosis, intertrigo)
  • Diabetic or arterial foot regular monitoring to prevent serious injuries

Each treatment is individualised, painless, carried out with sterile equipment, and can be part of an overall treatment plan. prevention protocol for patients at risk (diabetics, venous insufficiency, neuropathic patients).

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Expertise in functional and postural podiatry

Our chiropodists are also trained in the evaluation of problems with posture and plantar support. Through clinical and dynamic analysis (gait examination, impressions, functional tests), they identify dysfunctions that may be causing chronic pain or recurring pathologies.

The custom-made orthopaedic insoles may be prescribed in the following cases:

  • Plantar pain, tendonitis, metatarsalgia, fasciitis
  • Static disorders (flat, hollow, pronator or supinator feet)
  • Joint pathologies (knee, hip, back) linked to posture
  • Injury prevention for athletes
  • Post-traumatic or post-surgical compensation
  • Growth and support disorders in children

Management of at-risk feet

Regular monitoring of feet at risk (diabetic, arterial, neuropathic) is essential to prevent serious complications such as chronic wounds, infections or amputations. Our specialists provide :

  • coordination with GPs, diabetologists and angiologists.
  • evaluation of podiatric risk grade according to international criteria,
  • the clinical monitoring,
  • appropriate preventive care and treatment,

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Dana Sarhan pédicure médicale et podologue

Dana Sarhan

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Frequently asked questions

A medical pedicure treatment consists of treating skin and nail disorders of the foot: corns, calluses, cracks, ingrown toenails, fungal infections... Unlike cosmetic pedicures, this is a a healthcare procedure carried out by a qualified professionalunder strict hygiene conditions.

A chiropodist is a paramedical health professional trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot, ankle and lower limb disorders. They can offer medical care (pedicurists) and biomechanical corrections (foot orthoses).

Le medical pedicure (or chiropodist) is a qualified paramedical professional trained to treat foot disorders of dermatological, nail or biomechanical origin.
La aesthetic pedicureis used solely for cosmetic purposes, with no medical competence or right to therapeutic care.

Consult a chiropodist if you suffer from persistent foot or ankle pain, nail problems (ingrown toenails, fungal infections), corns, calluses, walking difficulties, or if you are being treated for a chronic foot condition. risk foot (diabetes, neuropathy, vascular disorders).

The main interventions include:

  • biomechanical analysis to design personalised orthopaedic insoles
  • the care ofingrown toenailsof horns or calluses
  • the treatment of mycoses skin and nails
  • monitoring and preventing diabetic foot

Two complementary parts of foot care

Medical foot care focuses mainly on the skin and nails: corns, calluses, cracks, ingrown or thickened nails. Podiatry also considers loading, walking and repeated stresses on the foot and lower limb. Both approaches can be useful, but a device or a treatment is not automatic: it follows an assessment.

What may be observed during an appointment

The practitioner may ask about pain, footwear, sport, previous problems and care already tried. They may examine the skin and nails, pressure areas, walking and selected foot movements. If a foot orthosis is considered, its purpose and adjustment process should be explained; follow-up helps check comfort and usefulness.

Extra vigilance for at-risk feet

With diabetes, neuropathy or vascular disease, a small injury may worsen without much pain. Avoid cutting a corn or callus yourself and seek prompt advice for a wound, spreading redness, warmth, swelling or discharge. Bring your usual shoes and any devices to the appointment with Dana Sarhan.

Source

NHS: foot pain, for general signs that should prompt medical advice.

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