Expert Foot and Lower Limb Care
Professional Podiatry for Mobility and Comfort
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body, carrying you through every step of your day. When a problem develops—whether it’s a sharp pain in the heel or a persistent skin irritation—it quickly impacts your mobility, your comfort, and your overall quality of life.
At The Whiteley Physiotherapy Centre
At The Whiteley Physiotherapy Centre, our Podiatry service offers professional, clinical care for the feet and lower limbs. From treating routine nail and skin conditions to performing complex biomechanical assessments, our goal is to keep you moving pain-free.
Conditions We Treat
Our Podiatry clinic provides expert management for a wide range of foot health needs:
- Biomechanical Issues: Plantar fasciitis (heel pain), Achilles tendinopathy, flat feet (over-pronation), and high arches.
- Skin & Nail Care: Treatment for corns, calluses, hard skin, fungal nail infections, and ingrown toenails.
- Deformities: Assessment and management of bunions and toe misalignments.
- Specialist Care: Diabetic foot health checks and circulation assessments to prevent long-term complications.
- Gait Analysis: Assessing the way you walk to identify the root cause of foot, knee, or hip pain.
Our Clinical Approach
Biomechanical & Gait Assessment
We don’t just look at the foot in isolation. We analyse your “gait” (how you walk) to see how your foot mechanics affect your ankles, knees, and even your lower back.
Custom Orthotics
If your foot structure is contributing to pain, we can prescribe and fit custom orthotics (specialist insoles). These are designed to redistribute pressure and correct your alignment.
Routine Podiatry
We provide clinical treatment for skin and nail conditions that are often difficult or painful to manage at home, ensuring your feet remain healthy and infection-free.
Preventative Diabetic Care
For patients with diabetes, regular podiatry is essential. We provide the neurological and vascular screenings necessary to protect your feet from serious complications.
Your First Appointment
At The Whiteley Physiotherapy Centre, we combine a friendly, professional atmosphere with rigorous clinical standards. Your first session is about getting to the bottom of your discomfort.
Practicalities for your visit
- A Comprehensive Assessment: Your podiatrist will take a full medical history and perform a physical examination of your feet and lower limbs.
- What to bring: Please bring the footwear you wear most frequently—this includes your work shoes, your “everyday” walking shoes, and your sports trainers. The wear patterns on your soles provide vital clues about your gait.
- Immediate Care: Where appropriate, treatment (such as skin or nail care) will begin in your very first session so you can leave the clinic feeling more comfortable than when you arrived.
Honesty in Foot Health
We believe in realistic expectations. Many foot conditions, particularly those involving skin or nails, require consistent maintenance rather than a “one-off” fix.
Clinical Note: While a corn or callus can be removed in minutes, the reason it formed (usually a pressure imbalance) will remain unless we address your footwear or biomechanics.
If we are treating a biomechanical issue like Plantar Fasciitis, it often takes six to twelve weeks for the tissues to adapt to new orthotics or a strengthening regime. We will be honest about the timeframe required to see a lasting change. Our priority is ensuring your feet are resilient enough to support you for a lifetime of movement.
Physiotherapy
Your Treatment Team
- Kirsty – Podiatrist
Pricing and Appointment
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Podiatry Initial Assessment Contact
Please contact reception for current pricing and availability.
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Podiatry Follow-Up Contact
Please contact reception for current pricing and availability.
To book, call 01489 569888 or email info@thewhiteleyphysiocentre.co.uk.
Conveniently Located in Whiteley
Our clinic is at Gull Coppice, Yew Tree Drive, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7LS. We serve patients from Whiteley, Fareham, Segensworth, Swanwick, Titchfield, Sarisbury, and Burridge.
Opening hours: Mon 8.30-5.00 / Tue 8.30-8.00 / Wed 8.30-8.00 / Thu 8.30-8.00 / Fri 8.30-6.00
Phone: 01489 569888
Email: info@thewhiteleyphysiocentre.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist?
What is the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?
Can a podiatrist help with heel pain?
Do you provide orthotics?
Is podiatry suitable for diabetic patients?
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Can children see a podiatrist?
How do I book?
Call 01489 569888 or email info@thewhiteleyphysiocentre.co.uk.
Ready to Get Started?
Experiencing foot or heel pain? Book your podiatry assessment by calling 01489 569888.