A Podiatrist is a health professional who deals with prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

The conditions Podiatrists treat include:

•   Those resulting from bone and joint disorders  e.g.arthritis
•    Soft-tissue and muscular pathologies
•    Neurological and circulatory diseases
•    Sports injuries
•    Biomechanical abnormalities
•    Diabetes

Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat;

•    Skin and nail disorders
•    Corns
•    Calluses
•    In-growing toenails

If you have diabetes, Podiatrists are especially important to you. With diabetes, you have an increased risk of lower limb complications because you are more likely to experience reduced blood circulation and nerve degeneration in your feet and legs, which can decrease your ability to fight infection. Podiatrists manage pressure areas and prevent ulceration to keep you mobile.

Diabetes Australia recommends that people with diabetes have foot checks at least annually.

All of the Podiatry instruments used at Allied Health Central are sterilised under strict sterilisation protocol using an ultra sonic cleaner and an autoclave.

Our Podiatrist

Our Podiatrist is registered with the Australian Podiatry Association and the Podiatry Council of Australia and has a particular interest in preventing and treating foot conditions associated with Diabetes and other forms of chronic disease.

Your appointment

Initial consultations last about 30 minutes. Follow up appointments last around 20-30 minutes.

If your injury is sports related please try to bring a pair of shorts and your normal sports shoes to your appointment.

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