Podiatric Surgery
Podiatric surgery is indicated when conservative management of an ingrown toe nails is ineffective. We can perform a simple surgical procedure called a partial nail avulsion or sometimes called ‘nail root and matrix resection’. This is our preferred option if a nail repeatedly becomes infected, is continually painful, impacts patients ability to wear shoes, inhibits […]
Bunion Management
Bunions (also known as hallux abducto valgus or HAV) are a bony deformity whereby the big toe angles in towards the second toe creating a bony prominence at the base of the big toe joint. Bunions can be asymptomatic but it is important to note that bunions are a progressive condition meaning the deformity tends […]
Shockwave Treatment
Shockwave is a newer treatment technique used to target long term musculoskeletal pain when previous methods have been unsuccessful. Shockwave therapy has the advantage over other alternative treatments as it is a minimally invasive treatment option offering fast pain relief and mobility restoration without many contra-indications for it’s use. HOW DOES IT WORK? An acoustic […]
Paediatric Podiatry
Does your child have foot or leg pain, or are you concerned about the way they are walking? The team at myPod Podiatry has a combined experience of over 20 years in Paediatric Podiatry. When children are born their feet have a lot of growing to do as they progress through childhood into the world […]
Sports Podiatry
Based in Adelaide and Western Victoria myPod Podiatry has the technology and experience to treat your sports injuries and help you maintain peak fitness. Whether you’re a retired weekend warrior, you’re just starting out in your chosen sport, or you’re a professional athlete relying on your feet to maintain your livelihood, we can help you. […]
Diabetes Management
It is recommended people with diabetes see a podiatrist regularly as diabetes can cause a number of serious complications in the feet. The main diabetes related complications affecting the lower extremity include peripheral neuropathy (reduced feeling to the feet) and peripheral vascular disease (reduced blood flow/healing potential). Over time, diabetes can cause damage to the […]
General Care
At myPod Podiatry we provide general podiatric care for our patients. This includes management of all nail conditions including ingrowing, fungal and thickened toe nails. We also assist in management of skin conditions such as excessive callus build up, soft/hard corn development, verrucae (plantar warts) and cracked heels. Your myPod Podiatrist will not only look […]
Orthotics
Foot orthotics are shoe inserts made to structurally support the individuals foot. At myPod podiatry we prescribe custom made orthoses for a wide range of of reasons including the management any biomechanical deformities, pain and dysfunction. PROCESS We will perform an in-depth biomechanical assessment. If we deem orthotic therapy as an appropriate treatment for your […]