Podiatry

 What is Podiatry?

A State Registered Podiatrist is a specialist in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the foot and lower limb.

A Podiatrist is a highly trained Health care professional that is able to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care. A podiatrist is intensely educated in the prevention of disorders and diseases of the foot and the ankle. A Podiatrist diligently works to provide the highest quality, most effective, and comprehensive care of the foot and the ankle.

What Does a Podiatrist Do Exactly?

• Relief from pain, foot deformities, injuries and wounds.

• Prescription and provision of Orthoses (specialised insoles) to re-align foot or leg imbalances. This often involves treating specific patient groups such as athletes with sports injuries or children.

• Use of techniques including minor nail surgery under local anaesthetics.

• Preventative care for people with specific conditions which may affect their foot health such as patients with diabetes, poor circulation and various forms of arthritis.

• Recognition of systemic medical conditions which may first manifest themselves within the foot and present complications such as inflammation or ulceration.

• Dermatological Conditions such as Athlete’s Foot, Ingrown Toe nails, Infected and deformed toe nails, Warts/verrucae, Corns and Callus.

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