Allied health services have been formally confirmed as essential services by the Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, who has encouraged allied health services to stay open. It's important that Australia's allied health businesses remain open to provide safe, essential care to the community.
Allied Health professionals are well aware of infection control priorities and are taking appropriate steps to keep themselves, their staff and most importantly, their patients, as protected as possible.This includes frequent hand washing, using disinfectant to wipe down hard surface and use of PPE.
Allied Health professionals are well aware of infection control priorities and are taking appropriate steps to keep themselves, their staff and most importantly, their patients, as protected as possible.This includes frequent hand washing, using disinfectant to wipe down hard surface and use of PPE.
Services
Ettalong Podiatry offers a comprehensive service in the treatment of feet and nails. A general treatment assists with the maintenance of good foot health. Your treatment will not only focus on your current problems but also provide you with advice and information on prevention of their recurrence. During a biomechanical assessment we look at the way you stand and walk.
Shin splints refer to pain along the shin bone (tibia) from the knee down toward the ankle, this condition is sometimes called tibial stress syndrome. This is relatively common in active people especially runners. Symptoms of shin splints include aches or pain along the shin bone, it can be tender to touch with lumps and bumps along the bone.
When the nerves in the ball of the foot becomes irritated a Neuroma can develop. Tight fitting shoes, hard surfaces and putting pressure on the ball of the foot can all irritate the nerve. Symptoms can range from tingling toes(pins and needles), burning or even sharp shooting pain. This usually occurs between the third and fourth toes.
Your feet are at risk because diabetes damages your nerves and blood supply to your feet. You are more likely to develop complication if you have had diabetes for a long time, if you smoke or if you are inactive. Regular checks by your podiatrist can reduce your risk by ensuring nails are cut correctly, calluses removed and give you advice on diabetic foot care.
Vionic's unique motion controlling footbed features a contoured arch and deep heel cup that realigns your stride and helps relieve foot and lower body pain. Podiatrist-designed, biomechanical Tri-planar Motion Control footbed with a deep heel cup helps stabilize, support and realign the feet back to their natural position.
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