Podiatrists are allied health practitioners who are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of conditions of the feet and lower limb. Podiatrists commonly see patients for:

• Corns/Calluses
• Running and Footwear Assessments
• Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain
• Shin Splints/Stress Fractures
• Tendon/Ligament injuries
• Ingrown Toenails                                                           
• Fungal Nail/Skin Infections
• Diabetes Assessments
• Bunions/Hammer Toes 

At Symmetry Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine our Podiatrists perform a thorough biomechanical assessment with the aid of the latest in diagnostic imaging and video gait analysis to identify factors contributing to or predisposing to injury in all musculoskeletal injuries.

Once an expert diagnosis into the cause of your injury or pain is made our podiatrists have various treatment modalities at their disposal. These may include:

• Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
• Taping and Bracing Techniques
• Orthoses and Footwear Education
• Foot Surgical Techniques
• Diabetes Management