Podiatrists are registered health professionals that are leaders in foot, ankle and lower limb health. Podiatrists are skilled in the assessment and management of the lower limb, and will work closely with you, and your team (family, other health professionals etc.,) to provide clear identification and recommendations for any concerns or issues you may have related to the health of your lower limbs.
Based at City East, City West, Magill, and Elizabeth, our podiatry services include comprehensive, evidence-based assessments and interventions for:
- Skin and nail concerns;
- Foot, ankle or lower limb pain; acute or chronic injury management;
- Gait analysis to identify walking or running issues (adults and children);
- Gross motor assessment of the lower limb in children; and
- Surgical podiatry for ingrown toenails (and more where indicated).
Furthermore, if required, we can prescribe and dispense foot orthosis (orthotics) at affordable fees.
Services are provided by Podiatry students of the University of South Australia, under the supervision of registered practicing podiatrists, podiatrists endorsed for scheduled medicines (i.e., can prescribe scheduled medicines where required) and surgical podiatrists.
General Podiatry
- Treatment of lesions of the skin and nails, including corns, callus, and nail disorders
- Treatment of infections (e.g. plantar warts)
- Footcare and footwear education
- Prevention and management of diabetes-related foot conditions
- Foot health assessments to identify blood supply and nerve function status, and general health related to the feet
Student-led Service Fees
| Type | Standard | Concession |
| Initial Consultation | $20 | $10 |
| Subsequent Consultation | $15 | $10 |
Student-led Service Schedule 2024
Services are available until end of November 2024
| Location | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| City East | 9:30am-1pm | 9:30am-1pm | 9:30am-1pm | ||
| Magill* | 9:30am-1pm | ||||
| City West | 9:30am-1pm | ||||
| Elizabeth* | 9:30am-1pm |
*Fortnightly schedule
Appointments are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour in length.
Leg and Foot Pain
- Foot and lower limb assessment (including for specific sports or activities)
- Assessment and diagnosis of conditions leading to pain
- Biomechanical/functional gait assessment
- Custom foot or ankle/foot orthoses and prefabricated insoles.
- Strength, stretching and conditioning
- Footwear recommendations
- Use of Shockwave or other modalities
Student-led Service Fees
| Type | Standard | Concession |
| Initial Consultation | $20 | $10 |
| Subsequent Consultation | $15 | $10 |
| Biomechanical Exam | $20 | $10 |
| Customised Orthosis* | $170 | $160 |
| Other | Other fees may apply for materials and products prescribed such as heel raises, gait plates, and further modifications to orthotics. | |
*The cost for customised orthosis is paid in instalments over two appointments as per the following breakdown:
$50 Foot scan/casting
$20 Biomechanical Exam ($10 concession rate)
$100 Dispense of Customised Orthosis (must be paid in full before orthotics are provided)
Free First Review of Customised Orthosis following the dispens
Student-led Service Schedule 2024
Services are available until end of November 2024
| Location | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| City East | 9:30am-4pm | ||||
| Magill | 9:30am-4pm | ||||
| City West | 9:30am-4pm | ||||
| Elizabeth | 9:30am-4pm |
*Fortnightly schedule
Appointments are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour in length.
Podiatry for Children
Our services are beneficial for:
- Overall lower limb health
- Flat feet
- Foot or toe abnormalities (e.g., raised toes, curved feet)
- Walking or running issues/dysfunction
- Pigeon-toed’ or ‘bow-legs’
- Footwear fitting concerns
- Skin concerns/infections (e.g., warts)
- Nail concerns/infections (e.g, ingrown toe nails)
Student-led Service Fees
All consultation fees are free of charge for children 14 years of age and under. Fees apply to products such as orthosis, heel raisers, gait plates, etc.
Student-led Service Schedule 2024
Services are available until end of November 2024
| Location | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| City East | 3pm-5pm | ||||
| Magill* | 9:30am-1pm | ||||
| City West | 9:30am-1pm | ||||
| Elizabeth* | 9:30am-1pm |
*Fortnightly schedule
Appointments are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour in length.
Podiatry Surgery
Do you suffer from ingrown toenails? Our nail surgery clinics offer an extended range of treatment options, under the direction of experienced Podiatrists including:
- Ingrown toenail assessment and management
- Partial toenail removal
- Total toenail removal
- Surgical management of warts
Student-led Service Fees
| Type | Standard | Concession |
| Initial Assessment Fee | $20 | $10 |
| Surgery Fee | $30 (per nail edge) | $30 (per nail edge) |
| Redress/Review | Free | Free |
Student-led Service Schedule 2024
Services are available until end of November 2024
| Location | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| City East | 1pm-5pm | 1pm-5pm* |
*Selected dates only