One of the best ways to maintain optimum foot health and comfort is by seeing a Podiatrist regularly for routine appointments. Our Podiatry team treat a range of general conditions including; ingrown toenails, corns & calluses, fungal toenail infections, nail problems, cracked heels, warts, blisters and other infections.

Heidelberg Podiatry are experts in prescribing and fitting foot orthotics to treat a range of issues seen in the foot and lower limb. Foot orthotics are very commonly worn by many people ranging from children to adults and elite athletes and the right orthotic can help manage and treat many biomechanical issues, reduce stress and tension forces on muscles, joints and ligaments in the lower body.Orthotics can be effective in treating plantar fasititus, foot pain in the heel and Archilles tendon, bursitis and chronic knee and lower back pain, through improving foot function.

Your feet are often the first place to show diabetic-related health issues. Having Diabetes may increase your likelihood of developing diabetes related nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy or poor circulation to the feet known as peripheral vascular disease. We recommend Diabetic patients visit a podiatrist regularly to detect and avoid any changes early before they become a serious problem. At Heidelberg Podiatry, we will ask you a few questions about any signs and symptoms associated with diabetes foot complications. We will also do comprehensive examinations of your feet and lower limbs to determine any signs of complications.

Heidelberg Podiatry is highly experienced in family podiatry, particularly looking after Children from babies, to toddlers and right through adolescence and into adulthood. Baby & Toddler feet grow rapidly and the development that occurs at these early ages is important to normal foot function later in life. We can help

Nail surgery is a routine minor procedure, undertaken under local anaesthetic, to relieve discomfort from particularly troublesome nail conditions. Most ingrown toenails can be treated effectively with general podiatry care and careful home care, occasionally further complications or recurrent infections can benefit from surgical treatment.