GENERAL FOOT CARE

At Karla Ross Podiatry we are able to provide an excellent wide range of general foot care services.
Including; Nail Cutting, Thick Nails, Ingrown Toenails, Callous and Corns, Plantar Warts, Cracked Heels and Heel Callous, Blisters and Fungal Infections in nails and on skin

INGROWN TOENAIL TREATMENT

An ingrown nail can be very painful, it occurs when the edge of a nail pierces the skin and becomes infected and painful. The toe appears very inflamed and swollen. Depending on the severity and presentation of the ingrown toenail the treatment may be:

  • Removing the spike of nail sticking into the skin and then healing the infection. This is usually done in the clinic with minimal discomfort using appropriate instruments and clinical skills.

  • Education of how to cute nails in the future

  • Regular ongoing general care

  • However if surgery is required, we can perform under local anaesthesia to remove the edges of chronic ingrowing toenails and prevent regrowth. Many ingrown nails can be treated surgically in the treatment room with the procedure taking an hour or less

FUNGAL NAIL TREATMENT

Treatments may include the use of topical or oral antifungal medications along with heavy reduction of the nail plate or the use of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). The basis of PDT is the interaction of light with photosensitive agents to breakdown the fungal cells infecting the skin or nail, this treatment requires three sessions within a two week period to be most effective.

DIABETES FOOT HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Podiatry is an integral part of the overall care of people with Diabetes. The feet are at greater risk of developing problems in people with diabetes due to possible reduction in circulation and/or sensation of the lower limbs. An important part of diabetes management therefore involves a 12 monthly foot health assessments with your Podiatrist.
The following specific diabetes related treatments are available:

  • Neuro-Vascular assessment: thorough assessment of nerves, vascular supply and venous return

  • General skin and nail care

  • Reduction of high pressure areas using orthotics

  • Footwear assessment and education

  • Wound care

VASCULAR ASSESSMENT

Provide absolute toe pressure and comprehensive Doppler-flow circulation assessment, which can be sent to your GP or specialist as required.

PAEDIATRICS

Children from all ages may require an assessment if you are concerned about lower limb position, gait complaints or pain during activity.
Common Conditions:

  • In-toe and out-toe Gait Patterns

  • Sitting and Sleeping Positions

  • Knock Knees

  • Bow Legs

  • Metatarsus Adductus

  • Growing Pains

  • Flat Feet

  • Arch Pain

  • Sever’s Disease (heel pain)

  • Freiberg disease

  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease

SPORTS AND NON-SPORTS RELATED INJURIES/PAIN

Many patients suffer from lower limb pain, we offer diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic injuries and pain over the lower body. Once a thorough biomechanical assessment is completed, a management plan involving strapping, orthoses, footwear advice and dry needling can be implemented.
Common Conditions:

  • Shin Splints

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Ankle Sprains

  • Stress Fracture

  • Heel Pain

  • Midfoot Pain

  • Metatarsalgia

  • Achilles Tendonitis

  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome