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Who podiatry is for - and how it helps

Podiatry may help if pain, injury or ongoing discomfort is affecting your feet, heels or lower limbs.
Our podiatrists support people managing foot pain, walking difficulties, lower limb strain and movement issues that can affect
daily life, work or sport.

Treatment focuses on improving comfort, supporting better movement and helping reduce strain through the feet and lower body.
Podiatry may be helpful if you are:

Managing ongoing foot or heel pain

Recovering from a foot or lower limb injury

Finding walking or standing uncomfortable

Experiencing pressure, strain or changes in the way you move

Looking for support with footwear, orthotics or gait assessment 

Common concerns and treatments

Podiatry can support a range of foot and lower limb concerns and your podiatrist may recommend a range of treatments and assessment tools.

Common concerns podiatry can help with

Podiatry can support a range of foot and lower limb concerns, including:

  • Foot, heel or arch pain
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Lower limb overuse injuries
  • Walking or biomechanical issues
  • Pressure-related foot discomfort
  • Foot alignment concerns
  • Recurring strain affecting the feet or lower limbs
Treatments and technology

Gaitscan

Advanced walking and pressure analysis to help identify movement patterns that may be contributing to pain or strain.

Orthotics 

Custom orthotics designed to support foot alignment, improve comfort and reduce strain through the body. 

Exercise 

Exercise programmes are tailored to your specific condition and stage of recovery - helping you build strength and restore movement. 

Hands on

Hands-on treatment techniques are used to reduce muscle tension, ease stiffness and improve mobility in the foot and lower limbs.  

What to expect from podiatry

Your podiatrist will assess your symptoms, foot function and the way you move to understand what may be contributing to discomfort.

Treatment may include advice, exercise, hands-on treatment, footwear recommendations, gait assessment, orthotic support and a plan to help improve comfort and movement over time.

An individual

Movement and biomechanical screening
Strength and balance testing
Joint mobility assessment
Tendon load tolerance
Running gait analysis (when relevant)
Return-to-sport readiness testing

We commonly support injuries such as:

Hamstring and calf strains
Ankle sprains and instability
Knee pain and patellofemoral pain
Achilles and patellar tendon injuries
Shin pain and overuse injuries
Shoulder instability and rotator cuff pain

Fees and ACC

As an ACC-registered provider, we can help lodge your claim, no GP referral is needed. If your injury is ACC-covered, you will only need to pay a surcharge.

Related physio and rehabilitation services

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
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Surgical recovery
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Pain support
Pain support
Headache support
Headache support
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Hand therapy

Frequently asked questions

What does a podiatrist help with?

Podiatrists help with foot, heel and lower limb concerns that affect comfort, walking and movement.

Can podiatry help with walking or movement problems?

Yes. Podiatry can include gait assessment and support for movement patterns that may be contributing to pain or strain.

Do I need orthotics?

Not always. If orthotics are appropriate, your podiatrist will recommend them based on your assessment, symptoms and movement patterns.

What happens at a podiatry appointment?

Your podiatrist will assess your symptoms, foot function and walking pattern, then recommend treatment options to support comfort and recovery.

Ready to get started?

Whether you’re managing foot pain, heel pain or movement-related discomfort, our team is here to help.