Teesside and North Yorkshire
Footman Podiatry clinics provide podiatry / chiropody services to Teesside and North Yorkshire. The clinics are in Middlesbrough, and Helmsley (see the clinics page). As a HCPC registered Podiatrist, service provide a wide variety of foot health services. The over-all aim is to 'Restore Comfort to Your Feet and the Spring in Your Step!'.
Alan Cawthorne - Chiropodist / Podiatrist
Location! Location! Location!
In February 2023, Footman Podiatry relocated to the Cargo Fleet Office, Middlesbrough to offer more specialised biomechanical assessments and gait analysis services to the people of Teesside and the surrounding areas. Footman Podiatry will still offer the same standards of routine Podiatry and Chiropody excellence is always, but Footman Podiatry recognises the value of expertise in key areas and specialities. Read more here.
Complex Pain Issues?
Do you feel you have a complex problem? Is pain really getting you down? Try two specialists at the same time! A Musculoskeletal Podiatrist with advanced knowledge and experience in biomechanics and gait analysis, with a long established Acupuncturist that specialises in pain management. Read more here.
Complex Problem? Specialist Team!
Thinking on your feet!
Many people take their feet for granted until they experience a problem. Foot problems can be extremely painful and impact on your mobility or sometimes be very unsightly.
Common foot problems are ingrowing toe nails, heel pain, corns, verrucas and athlete's foot. All of these can be treated by your local podiatrist / chiropodist. Other problems can be leg, ankle or foot pain, either when taking part in physical activities such as running, cycling, gymnastics and martial arts, or sometimes just when generally walking around.
What's the difference between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist?
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Podiatry or podiatrist is the new term for chiropody or chiropodist in the UK and Europe. Previously podiatry has been the popular term used elsewhere in the world it is now a protected title in the UK. The services provided by either name are the same. We are to feet, as dentists are to teeth!
Only qualified persons registered with the Health and Carers Professions Council can use the protected title of 'Chiropodist' or 'Podiatrist'. Check at http://www.hpc-uk.org/. All good podiatrists will be happy to let you know their HCPC registration number. My registration number is CH32731.
Why use me for your podiatry services?
The podiatrist qualified in 2012, and has been practising podiatry since qualifying. Experience includes working for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS as a Band 6, performing routine podiatry, nail surgery assessments and nail surgery. I also ran biomechanical assessments and gait analysis clinics. I then went to work for the MOD as an Band 7 MusculoSkeletal specialist, focusing primarily on lower limb pain, including foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back problems. The Podiatrist now works full time in private work, dividing time between clinics in Middlesbrough and Helmsley. Read more about me here.