Your feet do more than you think. So do podiatrists.
How a podiatrist can help you
Podiatrists are university-qualified, registered health professionals who assess, diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs.
Podiatrists understand the structure and movement of the feet, ankles, knees and lower limbs. They assess, diagnose and manage a vast range of foot pathology which is often related to diseases affecting the whole body, such as diabetes. Many health problems can affect the feet, so podiatrists are frequently the first health practitioners to identify a problem.
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Foot and lower limb issues can affect what you do every dayYour feet do more than you think. They help you walk, work, exercise, play and get through everyday life. So when something isn't right, it can affect much more than your feet. 55% of Australians surveyed said lower-limb pain had negatively affected their lives.
APodA 2022 Australian Foot Health Survey
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When should I see a podiatrist?
Our feet house a quarter of the bones in our entire bodies – in addition to various muscles, ligaments and joints. This makes them extremely vulnerable to injury and diseases that can affect the entire body.
You may be experiencing pain in your feet, ingrown or discoloured skin/nails, corns, skin rashes, foot odour, foot injuries, broader health problems such as diabetes or arthritis, recurrent tripping or falling, problems fitting comfortably in your regular shoes, or you may notice swelling, lumps, or redness on your feet or legs.
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Prevention is better than a curePodiatrists use a combination of medical, surgical and rehabilitation techniques to provide personalised care to alleviate pain, restore mobility and improve a person’s quality of life. They can independently request radiological imaging, administer local anaesthetic drugs and perform minor surgical procedures.
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