Established in 1995, Cardiff Podiatry Clinic is made up of a team of experienced and caring Podiatrists. They help people of all ages with foot problems across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. These include foot or ankle pain, ingrown toenails, corns, and calluses. They pride themselves on diabetic foot assessment and treatment, as well as biomechanical foot assessment and orthotics. Qualified to perform ingrown toenail surgery, Cadiff Podiatry is your one-stop foot shop.
General podiatry
General podiatry takes care of minor issues. Conditions include thickened toenails, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, blisters, cracked heels, athlete’s foot (tinea), fungal nails, and any general pain or discomfort. Many people find it difficult to reach their feet to perform general foot care. They often say they feel like they’re walking on air when they leave the clinic.
Diabetic foot management
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of complications to the feet. This is due to circulation damage (peripheral vascular disease) and nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). Blood flow and nerve damage commonly start in the feet. This is why podiatry is important for managing diabetes. These risks can be minimised by controlling blood glucose, exercising, and eating a balanced diet.
Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia recommends arranging yearly assessments to ensure any issues are identified and treated. Your podiatrist will assess the risk and advise on the appropriate time frame for your assessments to be performed, based on your results.
Podiatrists’ role in diabetic care includes:
- Monitoring blood circulation and nerve supply
- Providing general foot treatment (nail cutting, corns, and calluses)
- Footwear advice
- Diabetic foot education
- Advising on safe self-care of your feet, if applicable
Conditions of the foot and ankle
Poor foot mechanics, a health condition, an injury, or simply wearing the wrong shoes can cause foot and/or ankle pain, a common condition among people of all ages. The podiatrist will thoroughly examine your feet and perform a biomechanical assessment to determine the cause of the discomfort. Your podiatrist will provide a comprehensive assessment, including referring you for X-rays and ultrasounds if required.
Orthotics
Does standing, walking, or running bring discomfort or even pain to your feet? Orthotics are a special shoe insert designed to improve comfort when shoes are worn. Orthotics can prevent excessive foot motions, which often overload or strain parts of the foot, ankle, or leg. This can alleviate pain and allow your problem to resolve.
Orthotics can also help people with knee, hip, and back problems, as foot alignment and dysfunction can cause upper body issues. The relationship between the foot, knee, hip, and back is quite complex and important to be assessed. For example, hip bursitis can be exacerbated and even caused by poor foot function, particularly excessive pronation ( rolling in/ flat feet).
If you suffer from arthritis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, heel pain, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, severs disease, Achilles tendonitis, bunions, clawing toes or hammer toes, enquire about being assessed for your suitability..
Nail surgery
Nail surgery is a common treatment option to remove painful ingrown toenails. The process involves removing the toenail partially or entirely from the nail bed. It is only used if the problem is recurring and causes significant pain. The procedure is non-invasive and can be completed at the clinic. You’ll recieve a local anesthetic to your toe and apply a chemical once the nail has been removed to prevent nail regrowth. The most common procedure is partial nail removal, as it allows you to have the rest of your nail for protection and aesthetics. Most people are fully healed and back to normal activities within weeks.
Wart management
Plantar warts are skin growths on the sole caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Invading the skin usually through small cuts, the HPV virus is most commonly found in warm, moist environments such as shower floors, gymnasiums, and public swimming areas. Our podiatrists will be able to recommend the ideal treatment for you. Treatment will depend on the severity of your wart, with regular debridement and topical ointments being the most common.
Paediatric podiatry
As children begin to walk and run, it’s best to keep their feet unconstrained. This allows the opportunity for development and helps them improve sensation in their feet. As they enter school age, it’s vital to check their foot size regularly as they will grow rapidly. Ensuring they have the correct-sized shoes is vital to prevent discomfort, pain, and injury. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s feet, book an appointment with our team. We can assess all children’s foot problems and implement treatments if needed.
Things to look for in children are flat feet, clumsiness, in-toed walking, “W” sitting, tripping over, and, most importantly, complaining about tired legs. Children often sound like they are just whinging, but it may be a symptom of a foot problem causing referred pain in the legs. Many pains in children’s legs, including night terrors, are not looked at as they are fobbed off as growing pains. The child may have a problem. Don’t second-guess yourself and make an appointment for us to assess your child as soon as possible. The growing years are the most important time in your life, and early assessment helps identify problems.
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