Podiatry
Podiatry is the study of the lower limb and foot. Podiatrist specialise in the treatment of injuries, pathology and problems that can affect the legs and feet. Your podiatrists are qualified allied health professionals who have completed a Bachelor of Applied Science Podiatry at university, and are closely governed by APRHA. Podiatrists use multiple diagnostic and treatment techniques such as Xray, Ultrasound and MRI referrals, Minor Surgeries for Ingrown toenails, injection techniques, custom orthotic prescriction and manufacture, blood flow testing, as well as porviding general foot care and management of patients with Diabetes.
Comprehensive Foot Health Insights
75{afdcb22c0d3fee11488048cc5a938a96741e2b23427d9ada3e5b91192e414110} of people will experience foot problems at some point in their lives.
1 in 4 adults experience foot pain.
14-24{afdcb22c0d3fee11488048cc5a938a96741e2b23427d9ada3e5b91192e414110} of diabetic patients experience foot ulcers.
Podiatrists manage over 200 conditions related to the feet and lower limbs.
70{afdcb22c0d3fee11488048cc5a938a96741e2b23427d9ada3e5b91192e414110} of patients benefit from custom orthotics for foot pain relief.
Regular visits can reduce the risk of serious foot problems by 60{afdcb22c0d3fee11488048cc5a938a96741e2b23427d9ada3e5b91192e414110}.