Podiatry Bundoora
Podiatrists can support you with your foot, ankle, and lower leg health. They assist with the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of many conditions that affect feet and lower limbs.
Common improvements with Podiatry treatments are; reduced pain, reduced muscle tension, improved mobility, improved circulatory performance, and patient education.
Our local Bundoora podiatrists provide comprehensive podiatry care to our patients, assisting you in getting back on your feet sooner.
What is Podiatry?
Podiatrists are health professionals who diagnose and treat conditions that affect the feet and ankles.
The human foot is a complex structure made up of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. It is designed to bear the weight of the body and to provide mobility.
There are many causes for foot disorders, such as injury, arthritis, diabetes and deformities. These conditions can be treated by podiatrists using various methods including manual manipulation, exercise, stretching, shockwave therapy, and orthotics (custom made arch supports).
Podiatrists also play an important role in the prevention of foot disorders. They can advise on footwear, exercise, and other steps to keep your feet healthy.
Looking for a podiatrist near Bundoora? Our practice is conveniently located at 112 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna 3084
Why Visit A Podiatrist?
Podiatry can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and prevent future injury. It can improve the appearance of your feet, helping to enhance your self-esteem. In some cases, it may even be possible to avoid surgery. Our podiatrists can treat patients of all ages.
What to expect during a Podiatry consultation
Our Bundoora Podiatrists will take the time to listen to you, evaluate your body function, and review scan results. You will be provided with a tailored treatment plan and management plans to achieve your desired outcomes. This patient-focused approach emphasises personalised, evidence-based treatments which help you feel better faster. A consultation is usually followed by treatment.
- A detailed verbal history and physical exam, including a gait analysis.
- Discussion, explanation, and questions about the diagnosis.
- Management options, goals, and expectations
- Get advice on how to manage your home and improve your health. Referral to further investigations (for instance, radiology scans/blood samples)
- Referral for further investigations (for example: radiology scans/ blood samples)
What conditions do Podiatrists treat?
Our Podiatrists can aid in assessing, diagnosing, and providing treatment for a wide variety of conditions including;
- Skin Care - includes wound care, warts, and blisters
- Nail care - ingrown nails, fungal infections Corns and Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Sporting injuries include: Achilles pain and ankle sprains; shin strains; knee/ ankle or heel pain; quadriceps tightness; hamstring tightness.
- Plantar Fasciitis or Heel pain
Our podiatrists maintain a high standard in treatment protocols. This includes skilled use of sterilised tools and adequate infection control.
What techniques do Podiatrists use to treat their patients?
Our podiatrists use a range of techniques to develop a personalised treatment plan. Here are some of the most used techniques:
- Soft tissue massage
- Myofascial release
- Stretching
- Electrotherapy
We are open to private insurance, Medicare, Workcover, TAC, and DVA patients.
Meet Our Podiatrist
Max Shehata (Podiatrist)
B.App.Sc(Pod)
Max Shehata is a highly skilled senior podiatrist with a passion for helping individuals recover from lower limb pain. He graduated with a podiatry degree from La Trobe University and has since adopted a distinctive, comprehensive, and holistic approach to addressing a range of podiatry issues such as paediatrics, general podiatry, and sports and injury management.
His podiatry practice uses the most recent evidence-based methods.
Max has acquired extensive experience from treating athletes at biomechanical podiatry clinics, and collaborating with top orthopaedic surgeons. He has also taken numerous courses that focused more on alternative treatment methods and evaluation protocols.
Max, who suffered from chronic shin- and heel pain while playing football, can relate to clients with injuries related to sports or activities. This inspired Max to become interested in the prevention and treatment of injuries in athletes to keep them healthy and pain-free.
Max offers continued care and maintenance to feet for patients of all ages, including diabetics, to encourage activity and well-being.
