Foot & Nail Care
Comprehensive chiropody, diabetic foot assessments and fungal nail treatment from HCPC registered podiatrists. Expert care for all ages.
HCPC Registered · Royal College of Podiatry Member · Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
What is Foot & Nail Care?
Regular foot and nail care is essential for maintaining healthy, comfortable feet. Whether you're dealing with hard skin, corns, calluses, thickened or fungal nails, or need a diabetic foot assessment, our HCPC registered podiatrists provide expert treatment in a comfortable clinical setting.
At Lower Limb Clinic, our foot care treatments go beyond basic nail cutting. We carry out a thorough assessment of your foot health, screen for vascular and neurological changes, address any problem areas, and provide advice on how to keep your feet in the best possible condition between appointments.
For patients with diabetes, peripheral neuropathy or circulatory conditions, regular podiatric assessments are vital. We provide comprehensive diabetic foot screenings to identify early warning signs and help prevent serious complications such as ulceration and infection.
Common Symptoms
- Hard skin or calluses on the soles of your feet
- Painful corns between or on top of toes
- Thickened, discoloured or crumbly toenails
- Cracked heels
- Fungal nail or skin infections (athlete's foot)
- Loss of sensation or numbness in the feet
- Difficulty cutting your own toenails
- Changes in skin colour or temperature
Common Causes
- Ill-fitting footwear
- Increased pressure from walking or standing
- Age-related changes to skin and nails
- Diabetes or circulatory conditions
- Fungal or bacterial infections
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Neglected foot hygiene
Our Treatment Approach
Our foot and nail care appointments are tailored to your individual needs. We use sterile, specialist instruments to safely and painlessly treat a range of common foot problems including corns, calluses, hard skin and nail conditions.
Routine Foot Care: Nail cutting, filing and tidying, removal of hard skin and calluses, corn treatment, and a general foot health check.
Diabetic Foot Assessments: A thorough neurovascular assessment including sensation testing (monofilament and tuning fork), pulse checks, and skin integrity review. We categorise your risk level and create a tailored care plan to protect your feet. Regular screening helps prevent ulceration, infection and other diabetes-related foot complications.
Fungal Nail Treatment: Diagnosis and management of fungal nail infections (onychomycosis). We reduce and debride affected nails, provide topical treatment recommendations, and monitor progress over time. Severe or persistent cases may be referred for oral antifungal therapy.
Nail Conditions: Treatment for thickened nails, damaged nails, involuted (curved) nails, and nail reduction using specialist burrs for a comfortable, pain-free result.
What to Expect
Foot Health Assessment
We'll examine your feet, check circulation and sensation, assess skin and nail condition, and discuss any concerns or symptoms you have.
Diabetic / Neurovascular Screening
For at-risk patients, we perform detailed sensation and pulse checks to assess your diabetic foot risk category and create a tailored care plan.
Nail Care
Toenails are cut, filed and shaped. Thickened, fungal or difficult nails are reduced using specialist equipment for a comfortable result.
Skin Treatment
Corns, calluses and hard skin are carefully removed using sterile instruments. Cracked heels are treated and moisturised. Fungal skin infections are assessed and treated.
Advice & Prevention
We'll provide personalised advice on footwear, moisturising, diabetic foot care and self-care to keep your feet healthy between visits.
"I've been going to Lower Limb for routine foot care for over a year. The team are brilliant — my feet have never felt better. Highly recommend for anyone who struggles with hard skin or thick nails."
Margaret H.
Treated for: Routine Foot Care
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Foot & Nail Care at Lower Limb Clinic.
Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Foot & Nail Care at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.
Book Your Assessment
- 45-60 minute appointments
- No referral needed
- 600+ 5-star reviews
Treatment Benefits
- Pain-free removal of corns and calluses
- Expert treatment for thickened or fungal nails
- Comprehensive diabetic foot screening
- Early detection of circulation or nerve problems
- Improved comfort when walking and wearing shoes
- Suitable for all ages and medical conditions
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Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Foot & Nail Care at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.