Do I need a GP referral? Fitter Feet for Life is a private practice and is anyone can book an appointment for foot examination and treatment. There is no need to be referred by a GP. Where the treatment is to be paid for by private health insurance, the insurance company may require a GP…
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Bunions – New NICE Guidelines
Bunions - New NICE Guidelines NICE guidelines now recommend referral to a Podiatric Surgeon to treat painful bunions. Private To book a private consultation with Mrs D Nicholl FCPodS, Consultant podiatric surgeon at Fitter Feet for Life, first ask your GP to provide a referral, which should be sent by email to info@fitterfeet.co.uk, with a…
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Arthritis Research
Arthritis in the Big Toe Joint Professor Shannon, from the La Trobe University, Australia , speaking at the Podiatry National conference in Bournemouth on 22 November presented the latest research about arthritis in the big toe joint. Apparently one in six people over the age of 55 has arthritis in their feet, and one of…
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Foot health and falls – and Tai Chi (and Yoga)
Foot health and falls - and Tai Chi (and Yoga) Fitter Feet For Life specialise in human posture analysis to find out the cause of muscle and joint pain, and to help reduce such pain we often recommend exercises, physiotherapy and orthoses. Tai Chi classes are an excellent complement to the process of improving your…
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