FootMed in St Andrews is one of the few clinics in the UK to offer the latest treatment designed to combat fungal nail infections.
St Andrews-based FootMed Healthcare Services is a leading provider of podiatry and physiotherapy, with a reputation for adopting new technologies for the treatment of patients.
For instance, in 2004 Sara Boardman, Principal Podiatrist, was the first in Scotland to introduce Amfit Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) from the USA for the fabrication of orthotic insoles.
These orthotics have proved beneficial to patients with biomechanical imbalances associated with the foot.
Sara has travelled the world training orthopaedic surgeons, orthotists and podiatrist in the use of this system.
FootMed Podiatry has now introduced the first and only non-thermal, touchless, painless treatment of Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) to target nail fungus and stimulate new clear nail growth.
The Lunula Laser System at FootMed is one of only a handful in the United Kingdom.
The laser itself operates on a light spectrum that produces a cold laser which completely covers the infected areas. Two laser beams work simultaneously to destroy the infecting fungus, stimulate blood flow and get the immune system actively clearing the infection.
Sara says: “At first onychomycosis appears only to be a cosmetic concern. Onychomycosis is a highly contagious fungal infection.
“Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discolouration, thickening of the nail and separation of the nail from the nail bed.
“But without treatment the toenails can become so thick that they press against the inside of the shoes, causing pressure, irritation and pain.
“If you’ve been hiding your toes, embarrassed by a fungal nail infection and worried about it spreading to family and friends, it’s time to stop.
“With as few as four treatments and a success rate of up to 97%, and far superior to the traditional topical or oral treatments, Lunula Laser is the future of effective, painless fungal infection treatment.”
Other services available at FootMed include:
- Routine footcare
- Biomechanical assessments
- Custom made orthotics
- Lunula Laser fungal nail treatment
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Steroid injections
- Sports massage.
Is the Lunula Laser System the right treatment for you? FootMed can be contacted on 01334 479003 or you can find out more online.
