They implement risk prevention strategies to prevent foot pathologies, provide treatment that del ays or minimises the need for hospitalisation and/or invasive treatment, and create therapeutic health care plans, which maximise a patient’s quality of life.
Podiatrist’s are health professionals who specialise in the examination, treatment and management of the lower limbs including the foot and ankle. They may treat patients with bone and joint disorders including:
Podiatrists can diagnose and treat complications that affect skin and nails, corns, calluses and ingrown toenails, foot injuries and infections.
Triggers for referral to a podiatrist include:
For conditions such as recurring sprains and chronic pain, podiatrists may prescribe foot orthoses.
The Podiatrist’s scope of practice includes areas such as paediatrics, diabetes, sports injuries, structural problems, the treatment of the elderly as well as general foot care.
Our podiatrist Tom is located in Hampstead Health on level 1, 237 Hampstead Rd, Lightsview SA 5085. You can call us on (08) 8362 1420
Information coming soon.
Tom Wigley
Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of South Australia in 2002. Since this time Tom has worked in a variety of clinics, covering all aspects of podiatry. Tom is passionate about the podiatry profession and enjoys treating all types of podiatric problems. Tom has a strong interest in diabetic foot care, general podiatry, sports podiatry, paediatric podiatry, orthotic therapy and ingrown toe nail treatments and management.
Medicare eligible patients are bulk billed and pension rates apply.
Aaron Smith
MBBS, FRACGP
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