Mrs Helen Hodgins
Qualifications
Masters degree in clinical Podiatric Biomechanics Staffordshire University, Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Injuries Manchester Metropolitan University, Diploma in Podiatric Medicine Plymouth University
GMC number: CH9762
Practising since: 1987
Specialties
Podiatry
Consultation times
- Wednesdays PM
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About
Helen Hodgins is a musculoskeletal podiatrist responsible for the treatment of a diverse range of foot complaints.
She carries out biomechanical examinations, gait analysis and the provision of orthoses. She provides a minor surgery service for the removal of ingrowing nails under local anaesthetic.
A scientific approach to treatment is provided and an interest in current research helps. Her previous experience is both NHS and privately based.
Special interests
- Nail surgery under local anaesthetic for ingrown nails
- Biomechanics
- Provision of Bespoke orthoses.
Conditions Treated:
- Ingrown toenails
- Dystrophic toenails
- Arthritis of the big toe
- Bursa
- Capsulitis
- Cavoid foot
- Cuboid dysfunction
- Flat foot
- Heel pain syndrome
- Metatarsalgia
- Neuroma
- Peroneal overuse
- Plantar fasciitis
- Plantar plate injury
- Posterior tibial dysfunction
- Sesamoiditis
- Stress fracture
- Synovitis
Helen welcomes enquiries regarding her practice.
For more
information please visit www.nailsurgerysolutions.co.uk
Other interests
Helen has been practising for over 30 years and provides treatment that is scientific and evidence based, while keeping abreast of current evidence with continued professional development.
She has a strong commitment to looking after patients
holistically whilst working closely within a team with neurologists, orthopaedic
surgeons, physiotherapists, radiologists and rheumatologists.
Personal interests
Helen enjoys
the gym, pickleball, swimming and walking
Locations Mrs Helen Hodgins works with
Related experience
Research
Memberships
- The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SOCAP)
- Member of the Royal College of Podiatry
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other posts held
- Has worked in the NHS in North Lincolnshire and Exeter gaining experience in all aspects of Podiatric medicine
Insurers Mrs Helen Hodgins works with
Mrs Helen Hodgins works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- Groupama
- Simplyhealth
- Standard Life
- WPA