Podiatry & Medical Pedicure
Foot care and treatment of foot conditions.
Podiatry & Medical Pedicure in Koekelberg: what is it?
Podiatry prevents and treats problems with the feet and walking. The podiatrist analyses your posture and the way you walk, makes custom orthotic insoles and treats conditions of the toenails and the skin of the foot. Medical pedicure covers routine care: corns, calluses, thickened or ingrown nails.
At Centre Médical Koekelberg, the podiatrist uses a biometric platform (measuring plantar pressure) and video gait analysis. He makes the insoles in his own workshop and produces silicone orthoses (orthoplasty) as well as ingrown-nail corrections (orthonyxia). He particularly cares for at-risk patients, such as people with diabetes.
What we offer
Who is it for?
- Foot, heel (plantar fasciitis) or knee pain related to walking
- Flat feet, high arches, bunions (hallux valgus)
- Ingrown, thickened or damaged nails
- Corns, calluses, cracked skin
- Preventive diabetic foot care
- Athletes looking for suitable insoles
What happens at the first appointment?
The podiatrist examines your feet, watches you walk and, if needed, carries out a platform test and video analysis. He then suggests a treatment plan: care, custom insoles or orthoses. Bring the shoes you wear most often and, if you have them, your old insoles.
Reimbursement
Podiatry care is in principle not reimbursed by INAMI/RIZIV (national health insurance), except for certain diabetic patients with a medical prescription. Many mutuelles (health insurance funds) do, however, contribute to the cost of orthotic insoles or sessions. Check with your mutuelle.
Our practitioners
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a podiatrist and a medical pedicurist?
A medical pedicurist provides foot care (nails, corns, calluses). A podiatrist goes further: they analyse gait and posture, and design insoles and orthoses to correct the cause of the pain. At the centre, the practitioner does both.
Are orthotic insoles reimbursed?
INAMI/RIZIV generally does not reimburse insoles made by a podiatrist, but many mutuelles offer a contribution. Keep your invoice and check your mutuelle’s conditions.
I have diabetes: why should I see a podiatrist?
Diabetes can reduce sensation and circulation in the feet, which makes small wounds dangerous. Regular podiatry check-ups help prevent foot ulcers. Sessions may be reimbursed with a prescription for at-risk patients.
How do I book a podiatrist in Koekelberg?
You can book online 24/7 from the practitioner’s profile, call 02 844 32 20 or come to the centre’s reception desk at Avenue Emile Bossaert 27 in Koekelberg.
Practical information
Consultations by appointment only
Modern, certified equipment
Qualified and experienced practitioners
Easy access for people with reduced mobility