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Horsforth Podiatry Clinic was established in 2000 with customers coming from all over Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Mark Sherwin- Ward BSc (Hons), who owns and runs the practice, is Health Professions Registered and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. He graduated from Huddersfield University in 1996. Before beginning in private practice mark worked for several years within the NHS. He specialises in all foot and lower limb related musculoskeletal problems.

If you have a problem with your feet and lower leg the most appropriate person to see is a podiatrist (formerly chiropodist).

Podiatrists are healthcare practitioners who diagnose and treat conditions of the foot and lower limb. They work as part of an overall healthcare team and therefore may consult (and accept referrals from) other practitioners when managing foot or lower limb problems.

Appropriate diagnosis and treatment can help to ensure your feet do not develop any serious problems.

On your first visit we will require information on your medical history. This information is needed for your future treatment and is entirely confidential.

Podiatry

At Horsforth Podiatry Clinic we give you and your family advice on how to look after your feet and what type of shoes to wear. We can also treat and alleviate day-to-day foot problems including sports injuries, toenail problems, corns, calluses, athlete’s foot, verrucas, bunions,flat feet, dry and cracked heels.

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Biomechanics & Gait Analysis

This is the examination of the lower limb, and foot in a static position and the analysis of the gait whilst in motion. If the foot operates with poor function or posture, it has to compensate, leading to excess stress and eventually injury.

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Verruca Treatment

A verruca is simply a wart that is usually found on the soles of feet, though they can also appear around the toes. At Horsforth Podiatry Clinic we would normally treat a verruca if it is actually causing you pain. We would us treatments such as cryotherapy, electrosurgery or excisional surgery.

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Nail Surgery

At Horsforth Podiatry Clinic we realise in certain circumstances despite conservation treatment that some toenails might require surgery. We have developed highly successful techniques to treat all types of painful nail conditions.

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Sports Injuries

We can provide a wide range of treatments for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which cause injuries to the lower limb and foot. Muscuskeletal pain results from muscle and ligament strains, tendonitis and arthritis.

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Podiatry for Children

Podiatry for Children is also known as podopaeditrics. The podiatrist can deal with many childhood conditions such as Severs, Osgood Schlatters, growing pains and painful flat feet.

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