Podozorg Meerkerk

About Podozorg Meerkerk

Podozorg Meerkerk is a podology practice in Meerkerk. Register podologist Ellen Karsdorp-Molenaar treats foot and posture complaints with advice and tailored solutions.

Treatments

Which treatment is suitable depends on the cause of the complaint. The podologist can provide shoe advice, among other things, and works with other healthcare providers when needed.

• Therapy insoles and support insoles
• Sports insoles
• Running technique
• Silicone orthoses and prostheses
• Pressure relief using felt techniques
• Taping techniques
• Shoe modifications (OVAC (Dutch orthopaedic shoe provision))
• Comfort slippers
• Foot and ankle braces
• Night splints
• Compression socks and stockings
• Therapy socks
• Exercises
• Shoe advice

Examination and approach

The examination starts with a consultation and may include a functional examination of the foot, footprint measurement, a foot scan and shoe inspection. If needed, the knee, hip or back are also examined.

• Consultation about the complaints
• Functional examination of the foot
• Footprint measurement
• Foot scan
• Shoe inspection
• Knee, hip and/or back examination if needed

Complaints

The practice treats foot and posture complaints, including complaints caused by rheumatism or diabetes.

• Abnormal foot shape or position
• Reduced mobility of the foot or ankle
• Reduced ability to bear weight on the foot
• Posture complaints affecting the knee, hip, neck or back
• Toe problems
• Foot problems caused by rheumatism or diabetes

Practical information

The practice works by appointment. Podology may be reimbursed through supplementary insurance packages; patients can check this with their own insurer.