Experts in Sporting / Childrens Feet, No Gap Orthotics
At Point Cook Family & Sports Podiatry, The Clinic has over 25 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of the foot, ankle and lower limb. Conditions we regularly assess and treat are as follows:-
Childrens & Sports Podiatry, No Gap Custom Orthotics:
- Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis), Arch pain, Flat feet. Sports injuries, Heel spurs.
- Biomechanical, Gait analysis, Cast/Scan Assessment no additional cost (No Gap) at first visit
- No Gap Custom Orthotics (minimum 60% extras coverage needed)
- Childrens feet, Growing pains, Tired/achy kids feet, Intoeing
- Corns, Callus, Cracked heels, Hard skin
- Achilles Tendonitis, Childrens heel pain (Severs), Ankle Pain, Nerve entrapments
- X-Ray and Ultrasound Referrals (Bulk billed) if needed at the Radiology practice next door.
- Plantar Wart treatments
No Gap Custom Orthotics Specialists
Podiatrists specialise in Lower limb Biomechanics, Gait analysis and Orthotics prescription. We complete a thorough biomechanical and gait assessment (No Gap) at your initial consultation and advise you whether or not you require orthotics based on your condition. Orthotics are generally only used for chronic/long term conditions (not acute/short term conditions). All Custom Orthotics are No Gap. We have no out of pocket costs for both assessment and orthotics at our practice.
Depending on your condition, many of our Orthotics can be prescribed and fitted at your initial consultation saving you time and expense. Some orthotics may need to be made at a specialised orthotic laboratory (5-6 working days). It is important to bring your two main pairs of footwear (Joggers, Runners + Work footwear) to your consultation to ensure an accurate orthotics prescription. Services include:
- Biomechanical, Gait analysis and Cast/Scan (No Gap, All included in your initial consultation)
- No Gap Custom Orthotics
- Heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Flat feet. Sore and painful feet. Heel spurs. Shin splints
- Footwear analysis and modifications (Joggers, Runners, Work footwear)
- X-Rays & Ultrasound referrals available (Bulk billed) if needed at the Radiology practice next door.
General Podiatry - Ingrown Nails, Corns & Callus, Diabetes
We also provide a thorough general treatment podiatry service (nails, corns, callus - hard skin) for many people. Treatment is recommended each 6-8 weeks. Many people also suffer with arthritis in their feet or have Diabetes. Conditions treated include:
- Ingrown nails, Thick nails, Fungal nails. Big toe pain. Corns. Cracked heels.
- Osteoarthritis in your feet.
- Diabetic Feet (nerve and blood supply Doppler testing with GP report)
- Sore and painful feet
Contact Point Cook Family & Sports Podiatry Ph. 9395 8205, Open 6 days, No Gap Orthotics to arrange your consultation. Medibank Preferred Provider serving residents of the Point Cook, Seabrook, Sanctuary Lakes, Altona Meadows, Hoppers Crossing, Featherbrook, Laverton and Williams Landing communities with their family podiatry including sore and painful feet, foot/ankle pain, Heel pain.