Heel, foot or
ankle pain?
Podiatry in Kew.

Start with qualifications, experience and the range of services on offer. Location matters too, because a clinic close to home makes it easier to finish a treatment plan. Ask about availability, what a consultation costs and what equipment they use. If you can, walk in and see whether the place feels welcoming and the staff are easy to talk to. Feeling comfortable with the person treating you is a large part of getting a good result.

Orthotists and podiatrists both work on feet and ankles, but they do different jobs. A podiatrist diagnoses and treats foot and ankle conditions. An orthotist designs and makes custom orthoses and braces that support or correct a problem. Depending on what you have, you may benefit from seeing both.

A podiatrist diagnoses and treats foot and ankle problems. At our Kew clinic that starts with a detailed assessment of your feet and legs to find the source of the pain, injury or change you have noticed. From there we build a treatment plan, which might include footwear changes, exercises, orthotics, in-clinic treatment or a referral for surgery. We also give you practical advice to keep the problem from coming back.

Your feet take a lot of load over a lifetime, and that load shows up as pain, discomfort and eventually trouble getting around. Podiatry care catches foot problems early, treats them properly and prevents the complications that follow when they are left alone. Feet that work well make everything else easier.

Yes, NDIS funding can be used for podiatry care in Kew where the service is reasonable and necessary under your plan. Check with your NDIS plan manager or support coordinator first, so you know how your plan is managed and what is covered before you book.

Both look after the lower limb, with different specialties. Podiatrists diagnose and treat the feet and ankles. Physiotherapists treat a wider range of musculoskeletal problems, including the legs, hips and lower back as well as the ankle. Some people see both. We have podiatrists and physiotherapists in the same Kew clinic, so that is easy to arrange.

Our standard initial podiatry consult is $156.55, and a follow-up appointment is $135.00. Some treatments, such as custom orthotics or nail surgery, are priced separately because they depend on what you need. Call us on (03) 9853 7836 and we will tell you what your appointment will cost before you book.

Podiatry at our Kew clinic is a private fee, and Medicare does not cover routine foot care such as nail trimming or corn removal. There is one exception worth asking your GP about. If you have a chronic condition, your GP can put you on a Chronic Disease Management plan, which allows a limited number of subsidised allied health visits per calendar year. Medicare pays a partial rebate on each of those visits and you pay the difference. Your GP decides whether you are eligible, so raise it at your next appointment. If you hold private health extras cover, bring your card and we will check what you can claim.

Podiatrists in Kew, VIC treat a wide range of foot and lower limb problems, including heel pain, sports injuries, diabetic foot care, nail disorders, shin splints, calluses, leg pain and ingrown toenails. They also perform nail surgery and address postural problems. Treatment is tailored to your feet and to what you want to get back to doing.

If your feet hurt, or something about the way you walk has changed, it is worth getting looked at. Foot problems rarely fix themselves, and they tend to travel up to the knees, hips and back. Sports podiatry covers preventing, diagnosing and treating sports-related foot and lower limb injuries, and supporting your recovery afterwards. Whether you have chronic discomfort, arthritis, a sports injury or you simply want to stay on your feet, a podiatrist can give you a diagnosis and a plan.

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that sends high-energy sound waves into the sore tissue to stimulate healing and reduce pain in the foot and ankle. In podiatry it is often used for stubborn plantar fasciitis and other long-standing pain, and it gives you an option that avoids surgery.

Find our Kew clinic on Google Maps. Still have a question? Email hello@alignhc.com.au or call (03) 9853 7836.