Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of an initial appointment is £57 which includes a vascular and neurological assessment combined with any treatment required, an initial biomechanical assessment appointment is £75.

Follow-up appointments range from £47 for a routine appointment and £38 for a nail cutting appointment. Swift treatment is £85 per session.

On the whole most patients have an initial consultation at this point a treatment plan is formalised to determine the best course of action going forward.

We are a private clinic and hence GPs can advise to seek private intervention, but are not permitted to refer any patient to any one clinic. However we do accept all private insurers.

Most patients comment on how little pain they experience after their operation. There is no discomfort at all for many hours after surgery due to the use of long acting local anaesthetic. At the point of the local anaesthetic wearing off a simple paracetamol or two may be required.

A simple way of understanding the concept of biomechanics is to consider this analogy. A perfectly aligned car is far less likely to develop faults than one which has mechanical defects such as an uneven axle, a single flat tyre or tracking issue. The human body is also more likely to become injured if there is some form of mechanical malalignment. This could be the result of any one of many imbalances such as a leg length difference, stiff great toe or twisted vertebra! The centre specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of mechanically induced injuries.

Many practitioners simply assess a patient statically but many conditions are caused by the way an individual walks and runs. It is therefore essential that a comprehensive assessment is performed to analyse the movements (kinematics) and forces (kinetics) that may be causing abnormal tissue stress and injury.

Orthoses are designed with the assistance of advanced technology which includes the use of a three dimensional laser scanner. They are manufactured using a computerised milling process which replaces more old fashioned hands-on technology. The orthoses are manufactured with the assistance of an expert CAD CAM engineer so offering a unique degree of adaptability in their manufacture. A key factor that sets the centre apart from others is the highly scientific way in which orthoses are prescribed. Rather than simply issuing an orthotic, assuming that it functions in a certain way, orthoses are routinely tested to ensure that they improve the patients’ biomechanics. Key variables such as pressure distribution, force and timing are measured. Changes are made to the device in our onsite laboratory to ensure optimal function. Whilst there are literally hundreds of types of orthoses on the marked, the London Podiatry Centre offers three types of device according to the accuracy, longevity and cost. Type one is manufactured using our sophisticated 3D scanner which allows for the manufacture CAD CAM (computer assisted design and manufacture) devices which are extremely accurate, thin and long lasting. Type two is a semi-customised device which continues to use CAD CAM using a best fit approach where the device has been predesigned. Type three is a simpler type of device where a good quality pre made orthotic is adapted according to the patients specific circumstances.