Meet the foot inspector from Davenport House Clinic Meet the Foot Inspector Davenport House Clinic is proud to introduce it's very own Foot Inspector. What the foot inspector doesn't know about feet isn't worth knowing. Based on Davenport House Clinic's lead podiatrist, Tony Gavin, the foot inspector is a cartoon character that gets to meet lots of different people with lots of different foot conditions from minor problems to problems that are stopping people getting on with their daily lives. And in each foot inspector video, the foot inspector will diagnose and offer advice on each condition. In [...]

Davenport House Clinic has received the prestigious accreditation award from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists but what does it mean? For our practice to have been accredited by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists we have reviewed our standards to ensure that they comply with national standards and best practice within the profession. We applied for practice accreditation so that our patients know that their care is being provided within a safe environment. The accreditation scheme amongst other things also requires that: All re-usable instruments to be properly cleaned and sterilised before they are used. Staff engage in continuing [...]

Truth be told, we would all like to avoid back pain as it can prevent us from enjoying everyday activities. Here are a few tips on how to avoid back pain: Improve your posture I’m sure when you were younger you were told to sit up straight or stand up straight by an elder and I’m also sure that you’ll have taken absolutely no notice! Well, now is the time to listen to this advice and take action. Poor posture is often the cause of back pain and by improving our posture we can avoid and even relieve back pain. [...]

Our Manchester based Podiatrist's encounter many foot problems during and after pregnancy. From cramps and itchiness to swelling and aching, our feet can often feel very uncomfortable throughout pregnancy and following the birth. Hormonal changes and natural weight gain have a huge impact on the body and the feet bear the brunt of the major changes that a woman's body will go through. Swollen feet, swollen ankles and arch and heel pain are the main causes of foot pain in pregnant women. Muscles and ligaments stretch and soften because of an increase in the ovarian hormone relaxin, which makes your feet [...]

What is the difference between a Chiropodist in Stalybridge and a Podiatrist? Not a thing! There is no difference between a Chiropodist in Stalybridge and a Podiatrist in Stalybridge. In the UK podiatry is simply the new name for chiropody. The name was changed to podiatry in 1993 as it's the international recognised name for a foot specialist. Chiropodists in the UK are being referred to as podiatrists more and more and many people in the profession refer to themselves as both. Chiropodist is a term commonly used in the United Kingdom and Podiatrist is a term commonly used in [...]

As a Diabetic you will know the importance of caring for your feet. But, as well as caring for your feet it is also very important to wear appropriate footwear as poorly fitting shoes can cause serious foot problems. Wearing shoes with pointed toes or high heels can create pressure which can contribute to bone and joint disorders and diabetic ulcers. Shoes with a pointed toe can pinch which can cause an open wound and as you will know wounds on the feet can take a long time to heal as well as the chance that they could become infected. [...]

Davenport House Clinic is proud to introduce a short video introducing our Stalybridge Chiropodists. It introduces chiropody, what our chiropodists treat, where we are in Stalybridge and how to find us. It also talks about our online booking facility and other ways that you can book an appointment with our chiropodists, podiatrists and physiotherapists. Find the Stalybridge Chiropodist Video here. Stalybridge Chiropodist Video

Do you have a love / hate relationship with your feet? Our Stalybridge Chiropodist recently did a short survey to find out what people really think of their feet and we were surprised that the results were almost spilt 50/50. 50% liked their feet and the other 50% hated them. So why exactly do we feel like this? Our feet carry us everywhere and take a real pounding but some of us just hate them – why is this? We looked further into the love / hate relationship with feet and found that there is actually a condition called podophobia [...]

Five years ago today we opened the door to Davenport House Clinic and welcomed our very first patient. Five years later we have treated over 5,000 patients from the local area and beyond. Since opening the clinic in 2008 we have gone from strength to strength and due to high demand for our services, have expanded the clinic onto the first floor of the building. We could not have done it without our wonderful patient's who have made the clinic what it is today. We truly hope that we can continue to offer you the highest level of care for [...]