How can a podiatrist assess and diagnose conditions that affect blood flow to the feet?

Sara uses a doppler during an initial assessment which emits high frequency sound waves that bounce off red blood cells as they flow through blood vessels.

These sound waves are converted into audible signals.

This is useful in diagnosing circulation problems such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), arteriosclerosis (narrowed arteries), irregular heart rhythmn, atrial fibrulation (AF), diabetes - if not well managed can cause damage which affects the supply to your feet and lower limbs.

Simple checks like a doppler assessment during an appointment can help detect problems with your vascular status and early detection can avoid health issues and preserve quality of life.

Why not book in a health check today, because we are not just checking your feet when we treat and assess you - we are checking for heart and vascular abnormalities too.