Overview
A Podiatrist is a qualified practitioner whose role is to investigate and address pathology related to the structure and function of the feet and lower limbs in people of any age.
The aim of Podiatry is to assess and address the factors causing foot problems; and then to advise clients about ways they can manage the problem themselves where this is safe and appropriate.
All clients discharged from Podiatry are welcome to return for assessment if a new problem develops, or if their medical history changes.
Service Description
The Podiatry Service provides:
- Footwear Assessment
- Neurovascular Assessment
- Dermatological Assessment
- Prescription of orthoses/pressure relieving insoles
- Diabetes Education (focus on lower limb health)
- Biomechanical Assessment (includes gait analysis, joint and muscle testing)
- Self-Care Education/advice
For further information on Diabetes go to Diabetes Education.
Podiatry Lastest News
| Podiatry Conference in Hobart May 2007 (Created: May 14, 2007 - Updated: May 14, 2007) | |
| The whole of the podiatry team at Central Bayside Community Health Services went to Hobart in early May for a podiatry conference with the topic being "Evolution - bringing people, practice and ideas together". This was the Australasian Podiatry conference over 5 days. More | |
Publications for Podiatry
 |
Nail Care | 300 KB | English | 11/04/2008 |
|
Podiatry Service | 100 KB | English | 18/04/2008 |
Eligibility
Priority is given to those who have existing peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation), peripheral neuropathy (damaged sensation of the feet), infection or chronic foot pain (for orthotic/insole therapy).
People requesting a pedicure service will be advised of appropriate self management techniques. Central Bayside Community Health Services is not funded to provide this type of ongoing care.
Clients with corns and calluses will be advised to make footwear changes as this is often the cause of problems.
Clients who have difficulty maintaining their toenails will be provided with long-handled nail files and they, or their carers will be educated on self-care.
Referrals
Clients are required to have a doctor’s referral containing current medical history, list of medications and reason for Podiatry. The Podiatry service is committed to Health Promotion and therefore runs “Self-Care Understanding for Feet” & “Diabetes & Feet” groups. These groups are aimed at improving independence and empowerment of the individual in regard to their foot health and care.
Catchment
Residents in the City of Kingston with a Pension or Health Care Card Fees for service are $15 for Podiatry assessment and treatment.
Group fees are $5.
Podiatry operates from Central Bayside Community Health Services at:
- PARKDALE 335 Nepean Hwy Parkdale 3195 PH: 8587 0200
- CHELSEA 3/1 The Strand Chelsea 3196 PH: 9781 9333
- CLARINDA 21 Jacobs Drive Clarinda 3169 PH: 9552 4333
Refer to map
