General Podiatry
What is Podiatry?
If you’re looking for podiatry services to treat any range of foot-related issues, look no further! Our podiatrists are experienced and well-equipped to help with any skin and nail care needs, such as corns, calluses, toe nails, warts, cracked heels and fungal infections. No matter the condition of your feet, our podiatrists will provide expert care that is tailored to each individual. With up-to-date medical knowledge and cutting-edge treatments, it’s no surprise that our podiatry services have helped countless patients achieve maximum comfort in their feet.
Podiatry Treatments We Offer
The Performance Podiatrist offers various Podiatry treatments and services to get your feet feeling better, including:
- Shockwave Therapy
- Custom Orthotics
- Toe Nail Surgery
- Strength & Conditioning Rehab
- Foot Mobilisation Therapy
How can a Podiatrist help with feet conditions?
Podiatry services offer a wide range of benefits for keeping your feet in good health and reducing potential risks. A podiatrist can help you address any concerns with your feet as well as provide preventative care to keep them in good condition. Through podiatry treatment, you can improve your balance and stability and correct deformities or even walk without pain. Other podiatric treatments can reduce current foot problems or prevent future complications due to diseases like diabetes which may require special attention.
No matter what issue you have with your feet, podiatry services are focused on providing solutions that optimize function and a patient’s overall health.
Plantar Heel Pain Program
We can treat a wide range of conditions, injuries and pain in the foot, ankle and lower leg. Some of the more common conditions we treat include:
GENERAL PODIATRY FAQ's
We like to allow 60 mins for your initial biomechanical consultation, to ensure we have a thorough history, assessment, and diagnosis, it will also allow us to formulate the right treatment plan tailored specifically to you, so you can achieve your goals as soon as possible.
Subsequent consults are approximately 30 minutes, which will include relevant treatments, assessments and progress checks.
Yes, we have a Hicaps machine onsite, which will allow for instant rebates.
- Runners / Shoes
- Previous Orthotics or Inserts
- Active wear (Allows us to conduct a thorough assessment)
- X rays, Ultrasounds, CT or MRI scans
- Medical Reports (If any)
- Referral Letter (If you have one)
- Private Health Insurance Card
An initial consultation is $110 and review consultations are $90
For HCC holders or Concession Card Holders: $98 Initial and $83 review consult.
Both of which can be rebated as per your private health insurance, or Medicare.
No, you do not need a referral, we are primary care health practitioners, meaning we would be your first point of contact with any foot, ankle, or leg concern.
However, those with a chronic disease, may be eligible for a EPC Care Plan through their GP, this will enable a Medicare rebate for the consultation.
Our podiatry clinic is located at 7/101 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg VIC (Opposite the Commonwealth Bank).
There is ample parking at the rear of the clinic, off Cape Street, Heidelberg.
Yes, our podiatry clinic accepts NDIS participants who are self-managed, or plan managed.
You should book in with a podiatrist if you: Have pain in your heel, foot, leg, or ankle.
Many people believe foot pain is a normal part of life, however a podiatrist is your best bet, as we are experts in the foot and ankle and can help treat your concern on the spot.
Stop your heel pain in its tracks
Book an appointment today so we can help you get back on your feet and doing the things you need and love to do.
