Our Services

Orthotic Therapy

Many problems experienced in the foot and lower limbs are often related to malalignment and the impact of this on the way our feet and legs function. Symptoms that may indicate a foot alignment problem can include forefoot pain, arch pain, heel pain, shin soreness or shin splints, knee, hip or even back soreness.

Foot orthoses are inserts that can be placed in footwear and improve the alignment of the foot and lower leg. Kingsway Podiatry stocks a selection of premoulded devices and specialises in the prescription of custom made, casted foot orthoses (also known as orthotics). Our experienced Podiatrists at Kingsway Podiatry do this regularly.

Foot Mobilisation Techniques (FMT)

The practice of Foot Mobilisation Techniques (FMT) is a specifically developed form of manual therapy aimed at improving foot and leg function. FMT targets joints of the foot and ankle which are stiff, poorly aligned or dysfunctional and aims to gradually restore the way they work. This is achieved through a series of 'hands on' treatment sessions in conjunction with a specific exercise regime as prescribed by your podiatrist.

Several of our podiatrists have invested their time and energy in participating in FMT training with arguably Australia's leading FMT expert in Podiatry, Mr Ted Jedynak. Ted founded three FMT centres in South Australia and Queensland. By his own description, "FMT has evolved from combining the podiatric biomechanical understanding of foot & leg function, with the manual therapeutic experience of physiotherapy and chiropractic."

We are proud to offer this alternative service to our patients at Kingsway Podiatry.

FMT also featured on Channel Seven's Today Tonight programme.

Western Medical Acupuncture (WMA)

All of our podiatrists as primary health care providers, are trained in the use of Western Medical Acupuncture. This is a therapeutic modality which has been described within Australian and US references as involving the insertion of fine needles as an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture. WMA is thought to use current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine to help manage painful conditions.

At Kingsway Podiatry, we use fine acupuncture needles to treat musculoskeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain in the feet and lower limbs. This is often referred to (sometimes erroneously) as dry needling. We tend to combine this modality with Foot Mobilisation Techniques as an holistic approach to pain management.

General Routine Podiatry

At Kingsway Podiatry, we are dedicated to attending to the foot care needs for the entire family. When you consider that the average pair of feet will take around 7000 steps per day, that equates to over 120 000km in a lifetime, or over three times around the entire circumference of the planet. So there is potential for a range of foot problems to arise. Some of these may be considered more routine in nature, such as damaged toenails, corns, calluses, blisters and superficial injuries.

Removal of calluses and corns can often be achieved simply and painlessly with debridement by your Podiatrist. We also have instruments, which allow gentle reduction of long, thickened or ingrowing toenails. Footwear advice and preventative care can contribute to improve long-term management of problematic or painful feet.

We recognise that some elderly or disabled patients may have difficulty in attending their own feet for routine care and we are very happy to render assistance on a regular basis as required.

Diabetic Care

Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. This is because the body's method of converting glucose into energy isn't working as it should.

There are two common forms of diabetes. Type 1 is also known as insulin dependent diabetes. This is usually diagnosed in children or young adults. People with type of diabetes usually require daily insulin injections. Type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes is by far the most common form and usually affects people over the age of 40 years. It may be managed by modified diet and exercise but may also require medication under a doctor's supervision.

If diabetes is poorly controlled for a long period of time, it can lead to adverse secondary affects on the feet. This can include nerve damage to the feet, otherwise known as "peripheral neuropathy" in which there is impaired sensation, and/or reduced blood supply, also known as "poor circulation". These conditions can affect the body's ability to sense injury to the feet and can impair its ability to heal. This increases the risk of ulcer formation and/or infection.

Podiatry is considered primary health care and can aid in the monitoring of the diabetic foot through education, preventative care and treatment as required.

For more information on what diabetes is, refer to the Diabetes Australia - Western Australia website.

Paediatrics (Children's Feet)

Children's feet are different from adult feet. They are softer, more flexible, and still developing. Early assessment of foot and leg problems in children can prevent long-term issues.

Our podiatrists assess and treat:

• Flat feet and overpronation
• In-toeing and out-toeing
• Growing pains and heel pain (Sever's disease)
• Ingrowing toenails in children
• Warts and skin conditions
• Footwear advice for school and sport

Veterans Affairs

Kingsway Podiatry welcomes all eligible Veterans and War Widows for podiatric services. This includes all Gold Card holders and some White Card holders (eligibility must be verified).

All new Department Of Veterans' Affairs patients currently need an initial doctor's referral, which must be renewed every 12 months for ongoing care. Aside from regular treatments for ongoing foot problems, Veterans' Affairs patients may require other services, such as casted foot orthoses, ingrowing toenail surgery and some may also be entitled to footwear. Both Gavin Garton and Chris Mitchell are authorised footwear prescribers.

Medicare (EPC)

What Is the Medicare EPC?

The Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program provides for certain allied health services to be entitled to a rebate from the Medicare system. This allows eligible patients, as determined by their doctor, access to a limited number of visits to a podiatrist for example, on an annual basis.

What Is Covered?

If you have a medical history that a doctor determines is eligible for podiatry services, they can complete a referral and relevant care plan to entitle you to care.