Your Feet in Our Hands

Performing the following lower limb services:

  • Nail Procedures, including resections and avulsions
  • Neurovascular assessments for the compromised foot incorporating; ABI assessment, Doppler readings, Reflex and vibrational testings
  • Ulcer Therapy including; Debridement, Pressure deflective padding, Orthotics and Footwear to reduce probability of ulcer formation
  • Gait analysis, biomechanical assessments and muscle strength tests to determine lower limb mechanical errors. Prescription of orthotics for; accommodative concerns, corrective concerns, post-operative concerns.
  • General Treatments incorporating; Nail Care, Lesion debridement, Foot health advice, Footwear advice.

Untreated foot pain a major health risk for young Australians

STUDY FINDS UNTREATED FOOT PAIN A MAJOR HEALTH RISK FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
 
A study, that found nearly one in five Australians suffer from foot pain, has identified a disproportionate number of men, 20-34 years, and young people suffering from untreated foot pain.

Study co-author, Associate Professor Hylton Menz, says while the findings are surprising, a perception that podiatry is only for older people could be responsible for the large number of young to middle-aged Australians who are unaware of or unable to access podiatry services.
 
Read More at - Australian Podiatry Association http://www.podiatry.asn.au/page.asp?id=395

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown Toenails can be very painful and so many people put off seeking treatment until the nail is deteriorated and possibly infected.

Many ingrown toe nails can be treated without the need for surgery, although conservative measures may mean that you have to visit a podiatrist at regular intervals.

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