Ekelschot podotherapie

About Ekelschot podotherapie

Ekelschot podotherapie is a podiatry practice in Beverwijk. The practice helps with foot and ankle complaints, walking problems and medically necessary foot care, and makes aids locally.

Treatments and aids

The practice offers examinations, treatments and aids for foot and ankle complaints. The aids are produced locally in Beverwijk.

• Insoles / inserts / orthopaedic footbeds / podiatric therapeutic insoles
• Ultrasound examination of ankle/foot
• Medical foot care / preventive foot care
• Annual targeted foot examination and progress checks
• Medically necessary foot care by the pedicurist from care profile 2
• Walking aids
• Medical taping of lower leg, ankle and foot
• Silicone toe orthoses
• Shoe advice and coaching
• Foot care products
• Instrumental treatments; foot treatments, removal of corns, etc.
• Felt therapies

Complaints

The podiatrist treats foot and ankle complaints, walking problems, posture-related complaints and complaints in children, among others. Preventive foot care is also available for people with rheumatism, diabetes and other conditions that put the feet at risk.

• Heel pain
• Pain in the forefoot
• Nerve complaints
• Toe alignment abnormalities
• Excessive callus formation, corns and skin problems
• Wounds
• Overuse and fatigue complaints
• Foot alignment abnormalities
• Changes in foot shape
• Walking problems
• Foot complaints in children
• Posture-related complaints affecting the knee, hip, back or neck
• Foot care for rheumatism or diabetes

Approach

A course of treatment starts with a conversation and podiatric examination, followed by a walking analysis and, if needed, ultrasound. The podiatrist discusses with the client which treatment is suitable; therapeutic insoles are usually produced within one to two weeks.

• Discussion of medical history and complaints
• Podiatric examination
• Walking analysis
• Examination of shoes and scans
• Ultrasound examination when it provides additional information
• Deciding on treatment together
• Delivery check
• Follow-up check

Practical information

The practice works by appointment. Appointments can be made online, by phone or at the reception desk.

• Book appointments online
• Appointments Monday through Thursday