4 Life Podiatry

Suffering from foot pain? In need of nail care? Require orthotics? Choose Podiatry.

At 4 Life Podiatry we are dedicated to providing the latest in expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment of your foot, ankle or lower limb condition.

We ensure that we take the time to thoroughly assess and treat not only your symptoms, but also the underlying cause of your injury or pain, to allow you to get back doing the things you love as quickly as possible.

Our Podiatrists cater to people of all ages and backgrounds – we treat children, young professionals, tradespeople, amateur and professional sports people, the retired, the elderly, and anyone in between. Our unique approach ensures our treatment recommendations are tailored to suit each patient’s individual needs, allowing you to reach your treatment goals sooner.

4 Life Podiatry provides services to privately insured patients, chronic disease Medicare patients, Department of Veteran Affairs clients, worker’s compensation injuries and NDIS participants.

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What Is Podiatry?

When most people think of Podiatry, they picture trimming nails or prescribing orthotics. In fact, Podiatrists can assist with the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of a wide range of musculoskeletal, medical and surgical conditions affecting the feet, ankles and lower limbs.

Your feet are complex structures, containing more bones and joints than any other part of the body, as well as numerous muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and other structures that all need to work together for optimal foot function. Our feet are put through a lot in our daily lives, be it standing, walking, running, jumping, or climbing stairs, and as such can be prone to injury and dysfunction.

Tired and painful feet are not just a normal part of life and should not be ignored. Foot problems can have a significant impact on our quality of life, and as such, should be assessed by a qualified health professional. Early assessment and treatment leads to improved outcomes.

The expert team at 4 Life Podiatry have the knowledge and experience to provide all your foot care needs to the highest quality.

Common Conditions Seen

Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

Ingrown Toenails

Diabetic foot care

Lower limb Injuries – Achilles tendon, Shin Splints, Knee Pain

Fungal Nail Infections

Plantar Warts, Corns and Calluses

Morton’s Neuroma

Toe Deformities

Our Podiatrists work closely with our in house team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Remedial Massage Therapists as well as with local general practitioners and specialists to provide a holistic model of care. Appointments can be made directly or on line.

Podiatry Services at 4 Life Physiotherapy

In addition to providing education and advice on self management strategies, our podiatrists utilse a number of individually tailored treatment modalities and techniques to manage a wide range of foot, ankle and lower limb conditions.

Nail Care & Surgery

Our Podiatrists treat unsightly and painful toenails every day. From cutting the nail to train it to grow properly, through to complex nail surgery procedures performed on site.

Biomechanics

Our experienced podiatrists can assess your foot and lower limb biomechanics utilising 3D Orthotech scanners and clinical assessments to identify imbalances and areas of increased stresses.

Orthotics

Where indicated we can assist with custom or prefabricated orthotics to improve foot mechanics and function, and reduce pain and associated symptoms.

Corns, Callus and Plantar Warts

Our podiatrists can effectively treat and remove these problems in clinic and provide advice to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Diabetic Footcare

Due to poor circulation in the feet, it is essential for patients with diabetes to have regular foot check ups to prevent complications.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy is a highly effective non-invasive treatment option for many lower limb conditions, including plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, runner’s and jumper’s knee.

Laser Therapy

4 Life podiatry utilises high power laser therapy for the effective treatment of fungal nail infections and plantar warts and low level lasers for the management of soft tissue conditions.

Manual Therapy

Our podiatrists utilise a range of mobilisation, muscle and fascial release techniques and dry needling to manage a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

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Visiting a Podiatrist

At 4 Life Exercise Physiology we want to empower you to take control of your health and as such, education and motivational strategies are a key component to our programs. We can help you get started on the right track and give you the support, confidence and empowerment to achieve and sustain your training goals.

Referral

A medical referral from your GP or specialist is only required if you are making a claim under Workers Compensation, Veteran’s Affairs or a Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan. Private patients can attend without a referral. Tyro is available onsite for claiming private health rebates.

Assessment & Diagnosis

Our Podiatrists perform detailed assessments to investigate the underlying causes and contributing factors to your symptoms. We will take t time to clearly explain the findings of our assessments to you and answer any questions you may have. If further investigations, such as ultrasound, x-ray. MRI, or other medical testing are indicated, our Podiatrists can provide a referral.

Treatment

At 4 Life Podiatry, we provide a holistic approach to treatment, aiming to address not only the symptoms of your condition but also the underlying cause. Your treatment will be individually tailored to your needs and goals to provide optimum outcomes.

Ongoing Care

We want our patients to experience optimum health 4 Life! We will explain to you the best course of treatment for your condition and provide you with education and advice on self management strategies to promote lasting results and reduce the risk of recurrence.