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LONG JETTY & BERKELEY VALE PODIATRY
EXCELLENCE IN PODIATRY
EXPERIENCED CENTRAL COAST PODIATRISTS PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN THE TREATMENT OF FOOT AND LEG CONDITIONS AND INJURIES.
Long Jetty and Berkeley Vale Podiatry is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment that cater for you and your family’s individual needs. Our podiatrist pride themselves on developing comprehensive treatment plans utilizing scientific evidence, clinical experience and ongoing education to obtain the best possible outcomes in a caring and professional manner.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
DIABETES
A 6 monthly check up with your podiatrist will help to detect any changes in your blood flow and nerve function. Having your skin and nails treated by a podiatrist for any ingrowing toenails, corns, calluses, hammer toes and any other foot problems is advised.
Diabetes
FLAT FEET
Flat feet (pes planus) are identified by the obvious low profile arch or absent arch. Pes Planus are classified as congenital or acquired. Symptomatic (painful) pes planus are treatable, our podiatrist have a high rate of success in relieving the symptoms.
Flat Feet
HIGH ARCHED FEET
Also known as Pes Cavus are characterised by an increase in arch height and an arch that does not flatten when weight bearing. Pes Cavus tend to be rigid feet and as the arch does not flatten on weight bearing they cannot absorb shock adequately on running and walking
Arched Feet
HEEL PAIN
Heel pain or more specifically plantar heel pain PHP, occurs on the sole of the heel. It is the most common of all foot pain experienced by Australians and can be a very disabling condition. Plantar fasciitis, Heel fat pad syndrome, Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Stress fracture of the calcaneus, Arthritis of the calcaneus, Severs disease, Nerve compression and Bone cysts can all cause [PHP].
Heel Pain
INGROWING TOENAILS
Ingrowing toenails are a common and very painful condition that can limit your daily activities. You may have inherited your nail shape, some families have nails that are shaped either very flat known as “spoon shaped” nails or they are very curved known as “involuted” nails, both these nail shapes are prone to developing ingrowing toenails.
Ingrown Toenails
OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES
Whether you are in retail and your feet ache all day from standing or you are a tradie who is suffering due to heavy repetitive work or a school teacher who walks all day long. Our podiatrists will perform a bio-mechanical assessment to analyse the cause of your problem and they will provide the appropriate advice and prepare a treatment regime for you
Work Injuries
SPORTING INJURIES
A significant proportion of sporting related foot and limb injuries are directly attributable to impaired foot function and poor or incorrect technique. Our podiatrists are experienced in the study of biomechanics of the lower limb and will examine, assess and diagnose biomechanical malalignments that place the foot and leg under stress.
Sport Injuries
CLAWED OR HAMMER TOES (DIGITS)
Clawed digits can be a very painful condition and are often associated with the development of corns over the bony prominence's as footwear can irritate the deformed joint. Our podiatrists will assess your feet and can determine why you have developed clawed digits and what treatment is best for your individual needs.
Claw Or Hammer
BUNIONS
Bunions are the end stage of a foot deformity known as Hallux Abducto Valgus and our podiatrists can offer a variety of treatment options to offer pain relief.
Bunions
KNEE PAIN
There are many and varied reasons why you can develop knee pain. Our podiatrists can assist you when your knee pain is due to postural malalignment of the lower limbs and feet. A bio-mechanical assessment will determine where the alignment issue is and what is causing it,
Knee Pain
PLANTAR WARTS
Plantar warts are a viral infection of the skin (Verrucae Plantaris) they can occur singularly or in clusters, known as mosaic plantar warts and are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. They are the most common viral infection of the skin.
Plantar Warts
ACHILLES TENDONITIS
Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon either at its insertion onto the heel bone (insertional achilles tendonitis) or along the length of the tendon (non insertional Achilles tendonitis).
Achilles Tendonitis
SHIN SPLINTS
Shin Splints also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), describes a pain that presents in the lower two thirds of the shin. The pain is caused by repeated damage to the muscle's connective tissue. Shin splints present in runners and sports people who participate in running and jumping sports such as netball, basketball, tennis, football and athletics.
Shin Splints
FUNGAL NAIL INFECTIONS
Fungal Nail (Onychomycosis) occurs when fungi invade the toenail or fingernail and/or the skin under the nail (nail bed). It can cause nails to crack or thicken, or become discoloured, streaked or spotted.
Fungal Nail
CORNS AND CALLUSES
Corns and callus are a build up of thick skin that grows in areas of high pressure. Corn and callous are formed by increased pressure and friction, and most commonly found over bony prominences, especially in the case of any deformities such as bunions or hammer toes.
Corns & Calluses
CHILDRENS FOOT AND LEG CONDITIONS
Will vary just as adult’s foot ailments vary. Children can develop skin and nail problems to more complex and painful conditions involving developmental or postural variances. All conditions will be treated in a gentle and caring manner and we will endeavour to offer pain free treatment options.
Children Feet
OUR PRACTITIONERS
Claire Bird
Claire Bird graduated from the Institute of Technology, Sydney in 1984 she practiced in private practice and for the Inner West Area health services before moving to the Central Coast.