Podologie SPV (Sursee)

Podiatry - Medical foot care What to do if you have discomfort while walking, if your shoe pinches you, if your nails are ingrown or if you have other problems with your feet? For all these questions the podiatrist is at your disposal.

Podiatry deals with medical foot care. The training consists of a three-year full-time apprenticeship, which ends with a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ). In the advanced training to become a certified podiatrist HF, special emphasis is placed on the treatment of high-risk patients.

Medical foot care is regulated in the cantonal health laws and ordinances. To practice the profession, podiatrists require a professional license from the respective cantonal health authority.

Podiatry is developing together with medicine. The practical and theoretical further education is therefore extremely important for the podiatrist. Thus, he/she has a position in the maintenance of public health that should not be underestimated. The SNI continuously offers continuing education courses and seminars and maintains contacts with domestic and foreign podiatric associations. It maintains close cooperation with the Swiss Diabetes Associations in further education for the treatment of diabetic feet.

The activities of a podiatrist include the following treatment methods in particular:

Anamnesis Recording of client / patient specific data Nail treatments Correct cutting of nails, treatment of onychocrypthosis (ingrown nails), nail mycosis (nail fungus) or onychauxis (thickened nails) Hyperkeratosis treatments Removal of excessive callus or calluses Removal of clavi Professional removal of corns Orthonyxie Special brace technique for ingrown nails Dressing technique Application of relief and protective bandages Orthotic technology Toe correction and pressure relief using silicone Nail prosthetics Artificial nail replacement Foot and lower leg massage as a therapeutic measure or to increase well-being General and individual consultation Shoes, orthopedic aids, etc.

Who are our customers / patients?

All people who have any kind of problems or pain in their feet Diabetics (diabetes), anticoagulated (blood thinning), rheumatism patients, clients / patients with circulatory disorders both arterial and venous. Aftercare after operations People who can no longer take care of their feet themselves. All persons who value painless and well-groomed feet. A podological treatment is demanding. Therefore, make sure that you entrust the care of your feet to a trained podiatrist who is a member of the SNI.