Podiatrists assess and treat foot and lower limb problems.

 

 

The Podiatry Service Provides:

• Footwear assessment
• Neurovascular assessment (circulation & nerves)
• Dermatological assessment (skin)
• Toenail surgery
• Prescription of corrective orthoses/pressure relieving insoles
• Diabetes education (focus on lower limb health)
• Biomechanical assessment (assessment of your walking, joints and muscles)
• Self care education/advice

 

 

Eligibility

Priority is given to those who have existing peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation), peripheral neuropathy (damaged sensation in feet), infection, chronic foot pain (for orthotic/insole therapy) or severe foot deformity.

We do not provide a pedicure service.

Clients with corns or calluses will be assessed and advised about self care.

Clients who have difficulty maintaining their toenails are provided with long-handled nail files and they (or their carers) will be educated on self care.

 

 

Discharge

The aim of Community Health Podiatry Service is to assess and address the factors causing foot problems to initially manage the presenting problem, and then to advise clients about ways they can manage the problem themselves where this is safe and appropriate.

All clients discharged from the Podiatry Service are welcome to return for assessment if a new problem develops, or if their medical history changes.

 

 

Referrals

Clients can refer themselves for an appointment. Alternatively, Health and Medical Practitioners can refer, preferably in writing with a brief medical history included.

To make an appointment to see a podiatrist, please call our Intake Officer on 8398 4169. A doctor’s referral is not required.

There is a small fee payable for service. If this payment is difficult, please discuss this with your podiatrist.

 

 

FOOTSCRAY SITE

72–78 Paisley Street, Footscray 3011
Phone: 03 8398 4100
Fax: 03 9687 9330

General Practitioners are available every day of the year.
• Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Thursday 8.30am to 8.00pm
• Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm (No appointment necessary)

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The Centre is conveniently located in Paisley Street, close to Footscray and Middle Footscray stations, tram and bus routes. Parking is also available nearby.
MELWAYS ref 42 B4

 

 

BRAYBROOK SITE

107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. 3019
Phone: 03 9334 6699
Fax: 03 9312 3507
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The Centre is conveniently located in Churchill Avenue, close to the Western Hwy. Parking is available nearby.
MELWAYS ref 27 C12

BUS ROUTES: From Footscray take Bus 220 along Ashley St until Churchill Ave, then catch Bus 408 from Highpoint which runs up Churchill Ave. From Sunshine take Bus 215 or 220 along Ballarat Rd to Vine St and walk up to Churchill Ave (approx 600m).

 

 

 

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