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Podiatrist at Fort Healthcare
When it comes to looking after your health, it’s easy to forget about your feet. But healthy feet are an important part of your overall wellbeing. Foot problems can have a huge impact on your quality of life.
Are you a victim of foot and ankle complications?Have you been experiencing problems with your toenails such as calluses and ingrown toenails?If they occur, podiatrists can help.
Fort Healthcare Podiatrists are AHPRA registered in Australia and are experts in foot, ankle and lower limb health.
Service Locations: Chatswood, Burwood, Rhodes, Sydney CBD, Mobile & Home Visit Services
How can Fort Healthcare Podiatrists help me?
Fort Healthcare podiatrists can help to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions of all ages including but not limited to:
- Ingrown toenails
- Acute and chronic nail conditions
- Nail trimming and management
- Heel and arch pain
- Foot skin problems
- Balance issues
- Foot and ankle sprains
- Sports injuries
- Reducing biomechnical stress and the chance of sports injury
- Flat feet
- Correcting abnormal children’s’ development
- Plantar fasciitis
- Leg length discrepancy
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Arthritis foot problems
- Bunions
- Fungal infections
- Corns and callus removal
- Warts
- Customised insoles
At Fort Healthcare
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What do we accept?
- Medicare bulk bill, GP referral required
- Private Health insurances for assessments, treatments, custom-made insoles
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Home Care Package
- DVA
- Mobile home visit services
- Telehealth services
Which languages can we speak?
- English
- 普通话
- 粵語
Not Sure What You Need?
Simply give us a call and we are here to help.
Alternatively, walk into one of our clinics and let us take a closer look to suggest the best treatment you need.
Our Podiatrists' Key Roles
Assessment:
- Fort Healthcare Podiatrists perform comprehensive examinations to assess foot structure, function, and any existing abnormalities. This may involve gait analysis, palpation, and tests
- We gather medical history and inquire about symptoms, pain levels, and limitations to understand the underlying cause of any foot problems.
Diagnosis:
- Based on our assessment findings, we diagnose various foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Skin and nail disorders: Corns, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, warts and etc
- Musculoskeletal problems: Heel pain (plantar fasciitis), ankle sprains, fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, deformities (hammertoes, claw toes) and etc
- Neurological issues: Peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot ulcers and etc
- Circulatory conditions: Poor circulation, leg ulcers and etc
Treatment:
- Fort Healthcare Podiatrists employ various treatment options depending on the diagnosis and severity of the condition. These may involve:
- Non-surgical treatments: creams (antibiotics , antifungals, pain relievers), splinting, casts, orthotics (custom-made shoe inserts).
Preventative care:
- Fort Healthcare Podiatrists play a crucial role in preventing foot problems by educating patients on proper foot care practices, including:
- Wearing well-fitting shoes with good support
- Maintaining good hygiene
- Regularly checking feet for any abnormalities
- Managing underlying health conditions like diabetes
- Performing appropriate foot exercises