Podiatry

All DVA and Medicare patients with a valid care plan from their GP for podiatry will eligible for rebates.

Podiatry is the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the feet and lower limbs.
Podiatrists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) after studying for a minimum of four years.

Some of the people and things that a podiatrist can help with may include:

– Skin and nail conditions such as ingrown toenails, thickened nails, corns, cracked heels, callus and fungal nail and skin conditions
– Complications associated with chronic health issues such as diabetes and arthritis
– Children with sore feet and legs, warts and ingrown toenails
– People with pain when walking or running or posture related concerns
– Rehabilitation for people before or after foot and ankle surgery
– Older people who are having trouble with falls or balance
– Prevention of injuries for sports people
– Help with shoe wear advice

You don’t have to be in pain to see a podiatrist, nor do you need a referral from your doctor. A podiatrist is an integral part of your health care team and works with your other allied health team to achieve results to keep you feeling comfortable and pain free.

Luke Wheldale is an experienced podiatrist, who is passionate about providing quality podiatry care. He has previously worked in a private practice in the Blackwood community and is excited to be returning to the area, in his own clinic based practice. More recently, he has enjoyed taking his services on the road throughout Adelaide, offering a mobile service to patients in their homes. He offers treatments to private patients, as well as those with a Chronic Disease Management Plan through Medicare, DVA, and NDIS.

Rebates may be available through your private health fund, or through Medicare when you have an active care plan for Podiatry in place with your GP.

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