Podiatry

Podiatrists are focused on the assessing, diagnosing and treating the foot and lower limb. By specialising in these areas, they can provide expert advice and treatment that can have significant impacts on health and general ability for the client.

When working within the multi-disciplinary allied health context, podiatrists often facilitate to assessment of lower limb acute injuries and issues and utilise applicable treatment and equipment to assist in improving every-day movement. Ongoing management of chronic conditions and general nail / foot care further helps to compliment the allied health team by focusing on a key and important factor in the biomechanical chain. This allows other health professionals such exercise physiologists and physiotherapists to have an improved impact and better outcomes with their respective treatments.

Frequency of sessions are dependent on the clinical need of the person but generally range from once per week to once a month. Podiatrists can see several funding types including DVA, Medicare, NDIS and Private clients.

Podiatrists are responsible for:

General treatment
Diabetic and vascular care
Neurological care
Lower limb inefficiency
Biomechanical treatment
Lower limb injuries
Lower limb and pelvic alignment
Movement and mobilisation therapy
Orthotic therapy
Footwear customisation
Skin/dermatological conditions.
Gait analysis (improvement in walking ability)

Podiatrists can see a wide range of clientele, which may include:

Children and adolescents
Adults
The Elderly
People with disabilities
Athletic populations

The types of conditions and health concerns Podiatrists can work with can include:

Diabetes
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain
Knee conditions
Flat feet
Nerve conditions
Inflammation / swelling
Achilles pain
Leg length discrepancies
Fungal nails