{"id":62,"date":"2015-09-23T11:51:55","date_gmt":"2015-09-23T15:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.fairlawnphysiotherapy.com\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2020-08-14T14:40:06","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T18:40:06","slug":"chiropody","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/luludigital.com\/fairlawn\/services\/chiropody\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiropody"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#596976&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;200px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_module=&#8221;1346&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; module_class=&#8221;custom_row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; module_class=&#8221;second-on-mobile&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Chiropody Services and Treatments Provided by Fairlawn Physiotherapy<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatments for conditions affecting the skin such as calluses, corns, warts, Athlete\u2019s foot and fungal infections<\/li>\n<li>Treatments for conditions affecting the toe nails such as in-grown toe nails, fungal infections, and thick nails<\/li>\n<li>Diabetic foot care and education<\/li>\n<li>Assessment of foot pain<\/li>\n<li>Biomechanical analysis and gait analysis<\/li>\n<li>Custom made foot orthotics (Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fairlawnphysiotherapy.com\/custom-foot-orthotics\/\">here<\/a> for more details)<\/li>\n<li>Footwear advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is a Chiropodist?<\/h3>\n<p>Chiropodists are primary health care providers, who specialize in the assessment, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the foot. Chiropody is a regulated health profession in Ontario.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need a referral to see a Chiropodist?<\/h3>\n<p>Chiropodists are primary health care providers. A referral is not necessary to be seen.<\/p>\n<h3>Are Chiropody Services covered under OHIP?<\/h3>\n<p>No, unfortunately Chiropody services are not covered under OHIP. Visit costs and items such as custom made foot orthotics may be covered under an extended health benefits plan of a private health insurance policy. If eligible, a per\u2010visit fee is paid which would then be reimbursed to you by your insurance provider.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a Chiropodist, Podiatrist and Pedorthist?<\/h3>\n<p>Chiropodists and Podiatrists both specialize in the assessment, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the foot. What we do is very similar. The main difference is where the practitioner has received their education and training. 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