Podiatry
Foot and leg pain should not be a part of your daily life and can unnecessarily impair your mobility and health. A podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
Caring for the health of your feet begins at any age—the earlier the better! Early detection and management in babies and children can help reduce foot problems in later life. Ballarat Community Health podiatrists are located at the BCH Lucas, Wendouree, Sebastopol and Smythesdale sites.
They provide professional and affordable footcare for all ages, with service prioritised for individuals on a healthcare card or pension. They can help with
- sore or aching feet
- gait analysis and orthoses (support wear for feet and lower limbs, like orthotics, braces, splints, etc.)
- diabetes care and assessments
- general treatment
- ingrown toenails and nail surgery
- footwear advice
Ready to Get Started?
Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.
GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt