We are proud to provide the community and surrounding areas of Epping with podiatry care.
Podiatry Advice and Treatment
Podiatry is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the foot, ankle and lower extremities. With the amount of time spent on our feet, such disorders can significantly impact our quality of life, and so it is important to seek podiatrist advice if you are experiencing sore feet and ankle symptoms.
Conditions and injuries to feet and lower extremities can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, and stresses as a result of physical activity, such as playing sport.
Sore Feet and Common Foot Conditions and Injuries
There are a myriad of painful conditions and injuries that affect feet, but some common symptoms experienced by patients visiting our podiatrist include:
- Heel and Arch Pain
- Ingrown Toenails
- Bunions
- Tinea (Athlete’s Foot)
- Cracked Heels
- Corns and calluses
- Ligament Damage
- Broken Bones
- Sprained ankles
Foot Diagnosis and Treatment of Conditions
Some treatments and procedures in the diagnosis of foot symptoms that we can provide here in Epping include:
- Examinations of foot health
- Walking assessments
- Paraffin wax treatment
- Prolotherapy injection therapy
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Wart and Corn removal
- Shoe recommendations
- Medication
If you are experiencing problems with your feet, or you just want podiatry advice about the best fitting shoes for your feet then make an appointment to visit our qualified podiatrist.
Podiatry Service
The podiatry service at our medical centre is provided by the Melbourne foot and ankle group, who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions/disorders of the foot and ankle. Our services are always tailored to your needs and goals.
Podiatry treatment plans work alongside experienced specialist include GP’s, physiotherapists and diabetes educators.
What Patient Programs Do We Accept for Podiatry Appointments?
Patients are accepted through the following programs:
- DVA, Department of veteran affairs (No Gap)
- TAC, Transport Accident Commission (No Gap)
- Private Health insurance
- Medicare Bulk Billing under EPC care plans (No Gap)
- NDIS, national disability insurance scheme (No Gap)
Book your Epping podiatry appointment online or call Epping Family Medical & Specialist Centre on (03) 8402 0400
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Are you experiencing pain in your feet, skin rashes or facing problems fitting comfortably in your regular shoes? Maybe it’s time to see a Podiatrist. We often forget how important our feet are in our daily lives. It is because of our feet that we are able to get going, stand, run or walk and
