Podiatry services
MSK Podiatry involves:
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Assessment and treatment of pain in the feet, ankles, shins, calves and knees
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Custom-made foot orthoses
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Footwear advice and modifications
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Biomechanical assessments
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Individualised exercise based rehabilitation program
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Development of strength programs for stronger feet, ankles and calves
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Second opinion
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When indicated, x-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound referrals
Commonly treated conditions include:
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Achilles tendon pain
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Ankle pain and injuries
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Bowlegs (Genu Varum)
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Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease)
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner's knee)
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Flat feet (Pes Planus)
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Foot arch pain
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Forefoot pain
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Haglund's deformity
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Turf toe
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Heel pain
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High arched feet (Pes Cavus)
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Iliotibial band syndrome
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Knee pain
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Medial tibial stress syndrome (Shin splints)
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Morton’s neuroma
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Osgood-Schlatter disease
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Patella tendonitis (Jumper’s knee)
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Peroneal tendonitis
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Plantar Plate Tear
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
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Shin splints
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Sesamoiditis
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Stress fractures
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