What is Podiatry?

 

Podiatry is a specific field of allied health that is primarily focused on the foot and the ankle. Podiatrists diagnose and treat an array of different foot and ankle pathologies.

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Podiatrists deal with common foot complaints, which may include:​

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• Heel and arch pain

• Foot pain associated with flat feet

• Painful corns and callouses

• Painful and reoccurring ingrown toenails

• Thickened or fungal toenails

• Foot warts

• Sport specific injuries

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Safe and Effective Treatments:

 

At Walk Safe Podiatry, we strive to provide the most effective treatments in order to get the best clinical outcomes.     

 

Treatment plans vary from patient-to-patient; depending on duration, severity and nature of the problem.

We pride ourselves on taking the time to develop an understanding of your presenting complaint and tailor a suitable treatment plan to get you back to your day-to-day activities - pain free!

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Our evidence-based treatments include:

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• General podiatry treatment of toenails and calloused skin

• Ingrown toenail treatments including non-invasive toenail bracing and minor surgical intervention

• Paediatric foot care 

• Biomechanical and gait assessment

• Orthotic therapies - custom made or over-the-counter options

• Dry needling therapy

• Shockwave therapy (located at Dromana Family Doctors only)

• Footwear analysis and advice

• Lower limb and foot muscle stretching and strengthening guidance

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