Podiatrist Heidelberg
Podiatrists focus on the care of the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. They assist in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of a range of conditions related to the feet and lower limbs.
Podiatry treatments can improve your quality of life by reducing pain and muscle tension, and increasing mobility, blood flow, patient education, and overall performance.
Heidelberg podiatrists offer comprehensive podiatry services to their patients. This will help you get back on your feet faster.
What is Podiatry?
Podiatrists are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the feet, ankles and lower limbs.
The human foot is a complex structure made up of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. It is designed for mobility and to support the body’s weight.
Many factors can cause foot problems, including injury, arthritis, and diabetes. These conditions can all be treated by podiatrists through a range of methods such as stretching, manual manipulation, and shockwave therapy.
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 Heidelberg? Our practice is conveniently located at 112 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna 3084
The Benefits of Podiatry
Podiatry treatment can relieve pain, improve mobility and prevent further injury. It can improve the appearance of your feet, helping to enhance your self-esteem. It may be possible to avoid surgery in some cases thanks to podiatry treatment. Our Podiatrists near Heidelberg work with a wide range of patients, from children to older adults, and can tailor their treatment to each individual.
What to expect during a Podiatry consultation
Our Heidelberg Podiatrists will listen to your concerns, assess your body, and review any relevant scan results. Then, they will provide you with a practical treatment and management plan to help you reach your desired outcome. This patient-focused approach emphasises personalised, evidence-based treatments that can help you feel and move more comfortably. A consultation is usually followed by treatment.
- A complete verbal and physical history, including a gait analysis as well as postural alignment evaluations.
- Discussion, explanations, and questions about diagnosis and contributing factors
- Management options, goals, and expectations
- Home management tips to improve your condition Referral to further investigations (for instance, radiology scans/blood samples)
- Referral for further investigations (for example: radiology scans/ blood samples)
What are the main conditions that Podiatrists treat
Our podiatrists are capable of diagnosing, treating and treating a wide range of conditions.
- Skin Care: Includes wound care, warts, or 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 & Heel Pain
Our podiatrists maintain a high standard in treatment protocols. This includes skilled use of sterilised tools and adequate infection control.
What techniques are used by Podiatrists?
Our podiatrists use a range of techniques to develop a personalised treatment plan. Some of the most common techniques include:
- Soft tissue massage
- Myofascial release
- Stretching
- Electrotherapy
We welcome private health insurance, Medicare, Workcover, TAC and DVA patients.
Meet Our Podiatrist
Max Shehata (Podiatrist)
B.App.Sc(Pod)
Max Shehata is an accomplished senior podiatrist who possesses a strong interest in assisting individuals in rehabilitating from lower limb pain. He earned a podiatry degree at La Trobe University. Since then, he has taken a holistic, unique and comprehensive approach to managing a range of podiatry concerns, including general podiatry, sports and injury management, as well as paediatrics.
He is currently accredited by the Australian Podiatry Association and practices using the most recent evidence-based research in his podiatry practice.
Max has extensive experience treating athletes in biomechanical podiatry clinics. He also collaborates with top orthopaedic professionals. He also completed many courses that focused on alternative treatment options and evaluation protocols.
Having personally suffered from the chronic shin and heel pain during his time as a footballer, Max can empathise with clients who have sports or activity-related injuries on a personal level. His interest in helping athletes stay healthy and fit has been inspired by this experience.
Max is a Podiatrist and offers care and maintenance for feet to patients of all ages, even diabetics. His goal is to promote activity and well-being.
