Podiatry is a specialist health field that deals with assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and management of conditions within the foot and lower limb.
A fully qualified podiatrist will have completed at a minimum a 4 year Bachelor degree in Applied Science Podiatry.
Podiatrist’s are conservative therapists and are an important part of the health care team connecting you to reaching your goals.
Feet make up almost 1/5th of the bones in your body and with countless joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels it makes sense that there needs to be a whole profession focused around these very interesting and intricate body parts!
For this very reason we are often involved in the management of more proximal (higher up the body) issues such as;
Knee and patella pathologies
ITB friction syndrome
Lower back pain
Hip pain
Our Podiatry team uses clinical experience as well as progressive analysis and treatment technology to ensure we have the best outcomes such as:
Video gait analysis
Laser scanned orthotic devices
3D pressure gait analysis
ESWT – shockwave therapy
Doppler ultrasound
Our podiatrists have a strong focus on the mechanics of the feet and body and can treat and assist in a range of issues and conditions including;
Plantar heel pain/ plantar fasciosis
Medial tibial stress syndrome/ shin splints
Tibialis posterior dysfunctions
Ankle sprains, strains and pain
Footwear management
Forefoot pain
Stress fractures
Bursitis
Neuromas
Arch pain
Pre and post surgery management
Hallux Valgus/ Bunions
Children’s feet and gait assessment – assisting in development of walking and motor skills
Running technique and efficiency
Hammer toes
Arthritic foot pain
Your Podiatry appointments will consist of:
Listening – we need to know not only about your problem but about you and your life, your activities, your stresses and your goals – this helps us to figure out firstly how your problem developed but also what is the bet plan to get you back to reaching your goals.
Accurate diagnosis – we may need to refer you for diagnostic imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, pathology)
Assessing and addressing the causative factors – we settle your pain but if we don’t address why it happened these improvements can be short lived
A specific management plan – which will confirm your treatment goals, diagnosis, timeframe and management.
We will be there to help guide you, assisting you to reach your goals is what we love to do!
However we are also very well practiced in all the traditional areas of podiatry including:
Diabetic foot care
Skin and nail conditions
Fungal toenail management
Plantar warts
Corns and callus
Ingrowing toe nails
Podiatrist’s generally have a very strong referral network and team approach to your health. We work closely with Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, EP’s and other health professionals to ensure the body is being looked after as a unit. When we focus on what we are great at and get those around us involved to do what they are great at, we find people respond more quickly and getting better long term outcomes.
You could also bring a few things to your appointment:
Footwear – work, exercise, casual, slippers, thongs… they all help us guide an insight into your story
Orthotic devices –current or previous devices – all are welcome!
Previous results – imaging or other results
Referral – a referral is not required to see our Podiatrists. Though if you have one, please bring it along.
Clothing – we will get you to do some walking/activity as part of your assessment. Dress appropriately if possible.
Medicare card, health insurance card – where applicable we can process your rebate at our clinics.