Foot health and lower limb experts
Podiatrists address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

 

Conditions podiatrists treat include: 

• Bone and joint disorders such as arthritis

• Soft-tissue and muscular pathologies

• Neurological and circulatory disease

• Skin and nail disorders; corns, calluses and ingrown toenails

• Foot injuries and infections from sport or other activities 

 

Treatment involves a holistic approach where a patient's clinical, medical and surgical history, footwear, occupation and lifestyle factors, are considered. Sometimes the use of diagnostic specialist equipment such as Vascular Doppler Ultrasound or other radiology is required to make an effective treatment plan.

 

Clinical services require skilled use of sterilised instruments with careful infection control procedures, along with appropriate application of pharmacological agents, specialist wound dressings and a variety of physical therapies. These strict hygiene standards enforce a range of guidelines and procedures to which podiatrists must comply. Podiatrists undertake training each year to ensure they are up to date with the latest government regulations.