Wellness & Lifestyles' podiatrists are foccused on the prevention, management and rehabilitation of pathological foot and lower limb problems. Our podiatry service includes full assessment reports, individualised care plans and care directives that have been developed to maximise ACFI funding in aged care facilities. Our podiatrists can also provide educational training. Medicare benefits may apply.
W&L podiatry services include:
- complete assessments and reports
- devision of client care plans
- foot/toe exercise provision
- recommendations of aids to assist mobility
- orthotic and prosthetic supports
- footwear assessment
- preventative foot care including nail cutting
- callus and corn reduction
- nail surgery
- ulcer debridements
- wound care dressing including off loading techniques
- biomechanical assessments and orthoses prescriptions/fittings
- insole and other pressure reducing prescriptions/fittings
- annual diabteic foot reviews
- health education
In addition to podiatry, Wellness & Lifestyles services also includes physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathologym psychology, massage, diabetes education, exercise physiology, physiotherapy aides and educational training.