Podiatry Treatment Available
What Can You Expect From a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists are healthcare professionals focused on diagnosing and addressing conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs, as well as preventing foot disorders. They offer education and advice on topics such as appropriate footwear and exercises to maintain foot health. Podiatry care focuses on preserving or enhancing the health and comfort of the feet and lower limbs, addressing concerns like foot discomfort, mobility issues, circulation problems, and skin conditions.
The human foot is comprised of numerous bones, joints, and soft tissue structures. Its purpose is to support the body’s weight and facilitate movement. Various conditions and injuries may result in foot problems, including diabetes, arthritis, deformities, sports injuries, infections, and congenital abnormalities. Our fully qualified podiatrists employ a range of methods and techniques to address these issues, including diabetic foot care, exercise and stretching, manual therapy, skincare, shockwave therapy, and acupuncture.
Seeking a podiatrist in Bundoora or nearby areas? You can find our practice conveniently situated at 112 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna 3084.
Advantages of Podiatry Services
Podiatry aims to relieve pain, improve mobility, and prevent future injury and conditions. In certain situations, podiatry care may improve the appearance of your feet. It may be possible to avoid surgery in some cases thanks to podiatry treatment. Our podiatrists near Bundoora treat a variety of patients, including children and older adults. We provide a comprehensive assessment and develop a customised treatment plan for each patient with practical solutions.
Depending on your condition, engaging in podiatry care may yield different benefits. Some of these could include:
Reduced Pain
We strive to alleviate discomfort and help you return to walking pain-free by targeting the underlying cause, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, and heel spurs.
Improved Mobility
Podiatry assessment and managing biomechanical problems, pain, or medical conditions may impact overall mobility. Issues ranging from an infected toenail to broken bones or torn soft tissues may affect functionality, so intervention may make a significant difference to your ability to engage in daily activities.Better Posture and Balance
Your feet and lower limbs can significantly affect your body alignment. Managing and preventing issues may not only help the health and comfort of these areas but may also assist your whole musculoskeletal structure. Having appropriate alignment can also affect your balance and stability, which may reduce your falls and injury risk.Management of Health Conditions
Numerous medical conditions may affect your feet and lower limbs, such as arthritis. Podiatry care is essential for managing and preventing symptoms and complications associated with these chronic conditions.Diabetic Care and Support
While foot care might not seem directly linked to diabetes management, it’s frequently vital for preventing and managing complications such as ulcers that are associated with diabetes.Suitable Footwear and Orthotics
Selecting the appropriate footwear can significantly impact your foot health. Ill-fitting shoes lacking support and cushioning or those that are too tight or loose may lead to various issues, including flat arches, ankle sprains, and bunions. Orthotic devices may be beneficial in many instances, aiming to address imbalances, gait disturbances, offer support, and prevent injuries and fatigue. We offer customised orthotics tailored to your individual needs and foot shape.
Injury Prevention
We can use methods such as gait analysis, manual therapy, exercise prescription, footwear recommendations, and education to help you prevent injuries related to daily activities and sporting endeavours.Enhanced Sports Performance and Lifestyle
Podiatry care encompasses more than just treatment and prevention. Podiatrists aim to assist you in attaining your athletic and activity objectives by enhancing foot function, offering advice on specific movements, exercises, and stretches, and helping to prevent sports-related injuries.
What to Expect During Your Podiatry Consultation
At Excel Body And Health, our podiatrists adopt a patient-focused approach, centred on personalised and evidence-based treatments, aimed at improving your mobility and overall well-being.
Your consultation may include steps such as:
- Undertaking a complete verbal and physical assessment. This may involve elements like gait analysis and postural alignment evaluations.
- Reviewing scan results where applicable.
- Discussion regarding diagnosis, contributing factors, management options, goals, and expectations.
- Home management guidance and education.
- Referrals for further investigations, such as radiology scans and blood samples.
Common Questions About Podiatry
Common Treatable Conditions in Podiatry
We aim to diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of conditions such as:
- Wounds, warts, corns, calluses, and blisters.
- Ingrown toenails.
- Fungal infections.
- Sporting injuries, such as Achilles pain, ankle sprains, shin strains, knee, ankle, or heel pain, quadriceps tightness, and hamstring tightness.
- Plantar fasciitis.
- Foot and arch pain.
- Bunions.
- Fractures.
Techniques Podiatrists Use
As part of individualised treatment plans, our podiatrists use a range of techniques, including:
- Soft tissue massage.
- Myofascial release.
- Exercise therapy.
- Stretching.
- Dry Needling.
- Electrotherapy
- Shockwave therapy.
Benefits of Choosing Excel Body And Health for Podiatry Care
At Excel Body And Health, our team comprises allied health professionals from various disciplines, enabling us to provide holistic and convenient care to our community. Our comprehensive services encompass podiatry, osteopathy, physiotherapy, and clinical exercise and Pilates classes. We proudly serve patients from Bundoora, Rosanna, Heidelberg, Viewbank, Macleod, Ivanhoe, Eaglemont, Bulleen, Reservoir, Preston, and surrounding areas in Victoria.
High-quality Care
We hold a high standard of treatment protocols including the skilled use of sterilised instruments and appropriate infection control, along with the appropriate application of cleaning agents and wound dressings.
Finance Options
Private health insurance, Medicare, Workcover, TAC, and DVA patients are all accepted.
Passionate Staff
We are dedicated to health, exercise, comfort, and functionality, aiming to provide comprehensive and evidence-based care and treatment to help you improve your quality of life.
Learn About Our Podiatrist
Max Shehata (Podiatrist)
B.App.Sc(Pod)
Max Shehata is passionate about assisting patients with lower limb pain. He earned his degree in podiatry from La Trobe University and has since cultivated a unique, comprehensive, holistic approach to addressing various podiatry issues. His work encompasses general podiatry care, management of chronic health conditions, paediatrics, and sports injury treatment.
Max brings extensive experience in treating athletes at biomechanical podiatry clinics, where he has partnered with leading orthopaedic surgeons. He has pursued numerous supplementary courses focusing on alternative treatment modalities and evaluation protocols.
Max was a footballer and experienced issues such as chronic shin and heel pain. This has given him an understanding of what it is like to deal with problems such as these and can empathise with clients suffering from injuries related to sports or exercise. His interest in helping athletes to stay healthy and fit has been inspired by this experience. Max offers continuous care and maintenance of the feet and lower limbs for patients of any age and aims to encourage and promote activity and overall wellness.
Get Quality Podiatry Care at Excel Body And Health
Looking after your feet can positively impact your daily life in countless ways. Whether you are dealing with an issue, are looking to prevent problems from occurring, or aim to improve your athletic performance, podiatry care has the potential to make a difference. Please contact our team near Bundoora to make an initial consultation and to find out how we can help you.
