Find relief with our foot treatments in Staines-upon-Thames and Whitton
Let the HCPC® registered Podiatrists at AKS Podiatry Services
help find you relief from your foot ailments. Further information can be found here.
Osteo - arthritic Foot
Osteo-arthritis (OA) is often called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage of a joint (a thin layer of gristle that covers the end of the bones and allows them to glide over each other) becomes damaged.
Ageing Feet
As we age, we naturally develop more problems with our feet due to normal daily wear and tear of joints, but also because the skin starts to become thin and loses its elasticity, as well as being dry and much more fragile.
Feet on Holiday
If you are diabetic, your feet are at risk of developing problems. This risk can sometimes increase while you are on holiday. Research has shown that there is a greater risk of foot ulceration during holidays, especially those taken in hot countries. Click on the link below to read more.
Blisters
Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions produced by friction and pressure. They can be caused by various reasons, like Ill-fitting footwear or wrinkled socks against the skin etc etc. Blisters can be a serious concern if the patient is diabetic as the blisters may not heal so easily.
Corn & Callous
When we walk or stand, our body weight is carried first on the heel and then on the ball of the foot, where the skin is thicker to withstand the pressure. When this pressure becomes excessive, some areas of skin thicken in the form of corns and callus, as a protective response.
Diabetic Foot
Any injury or hard skin has the potential to develop into something more serious if you have diabetes. When the skin is damaged, it may not heal so easily and sometimes this can cause an ulcer to form on your foot.
Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common occurrence and in most cases the pain is caused by some form of mechanical injury caused by small repetitive injuries that occur at a rate faster than the body can heal them.
Verrucae (Warts)
Verrucae are plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area. They are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is highly contagious through direct person to person contact.
In-Growing Toe Nail & Surgery
A nail becomes “in-grown” when the side of the nail begins to cut into the surrounding skin. The skin may become infected and could cause severe discomfort. We regularly treat patients with this condition and are able to relieve the pressure on the nail bed quickly. In very severe cases of “in-grown” toenails, we are qualified to remove the nail under local anaesthetic.
Please note that our intensions always are, whenever possible to save the nail.
Athletes' Foot / Fungal Nail
Athlete’s foot is a skin fungal infection. It can lead to intense itching, cracked, blistered or peeling areas of skin, redness and scaling. It can occur on moist, waterlogged skin usually between the fourth and fifth toes initially, or on dry, flaky skin around the heels or elsewhere on the foot. AKS Podiatry now offer painless COLD LASER treatment. Further information can be found on
Biomechanical Assessment
A Biomechanical assessment involves a complex evaluation of the feet, legs and body position whilst weight-bearing and non weight – bearing, evaluation of movements assessment of muscle strength assessed and motion measurements.
Treatment includes:
Prescribe Orthotics (if necessary). We can provide bespoke (made to measure) Orthotics, should they be required. Foot exercises, foot care and footwear advice.
Sweaty Feet
Sweaty feet is a complaint known as Hyperhidrosis (or excessive sweating) and has a lot to do with how the sweat glands in this part of the body work. Most of us have suffered from foot perspiration and odour from time to time, yet for some people, sweaty feet (along with sweaty palms and armpits) are a persistent problem which can be embarrassing and uncomfortable.
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