Our aim at J&L Health is to make all of our patients feel confident and satisfied, when they leave an appointment. So if this if your first time with us or even your first time with a podiatrist, we’ve put together a helpful list of tips, so that you can really get the most out of your podiatry appointment.
DO bring with you any frequently worn footwear. This is particularly important if you are coming in for a biomechanical assessment. Looking at your gait pattern will assist your Podiatrist in diagnosing what is causing your pain.
DO take time to fill out your health assessment form before you arrive. It should take you around 5 minutes to complete and contains vital information about you that your Podiatrist needs to know. It may not all seem relevant but you would be surprised what can have an effect on your feet! If you are a current patient with us then please let your Podiatrist know of any changes to your health or medication so that we can update your records.
DO bring any other information that may help your Podiatrist. This may include referral letters, x-ray or scan images or results.
DO make list of any questions you have. Write them down and bring them with you, this is your appointment time and we want you to get the most out of it.
DO wear clothes that you feel comfortable in. This is particularly important if you are coming for a biomechanical assessment, avoid any clothes that are too tight as your podiatrist may want to assess other areas such as hips and knees.
DON’T hesitate to bring along a family member or friend. It can be really helpful to have a second set of ears at your appointment if you are afraid you won’t remember everything.
DON’T hesitate to ask the podiatrist to go over any part of your diagnosis or treatment plan that you don’t fully understand. If the podiatrist has prescribed you with any medication or custom devices, please ensure you are clear on what you need to do. If you think of something after you have left, please don’t worry, feel free to drop us an email or give us a call.
DON’T worry about what your feet look like. We really have seen it all here and our aim is to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We do appreciate clean feet but please don’t feel the need to shave your legs and feet beforehand. Hair growth is a sign of health and good circulation. It helps to diagnose foot problems associated with hair loss.
DON’T get a pedicure beforehand. When done in non-sterile conditions, pedicures increase the risk of foot infections. They also usually come with a few coats of nail polish, which can hide infections and nail issues. Your podiatrist will also need the unvarnished version of your feet to diagnose issues like corns, calluses and bunions.
