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WALKING/RUNNING MORE THAN EVER SINCE YOUR GYM CLOSED? We Can Help You Move While You Wait!

HIP & LEG ASSESSMENTS NOW AVAILABLE 

IN CLINIC OR VIA TELEHEALTH

When you see a heath professional for back pain, do they remark how your ‘pelvis is rotated’ or ‘out’?

Does the treatment only give short term relief before the pain is back again?

It may be that you have a difference in leg length or the alignment of your pelvis is abnormal.

Maybe you’ve had an injury which has resulted in one leg bone being shorter than the other. Alternatively, if the pelvic misalignment is more than mild, it may be caused by a structural back condition called scolosis.

Also, a total hip or knee replacement can result in a shortening of one leg. This can be significant when combined with how your body adapted before the surgery and how it then adapts again after surgery.

Walking should be a fluid motion from the time the heel hits the ground to the point where we step forward and off the foot. Sometimes, if the forefoot and especially the big toe joint becomes jammed, the forward movement is momentarily blocked, forcing other joints to compensate.

The repetition of every step you take is enough to place strain and stress on the muscles and joints leading to inflammation and increased risk of injury.

If you experience back pain and/or pain and fatigue it is important that you have the alignment of your lower limbs and feet analysed to ensure there are no abnormalities that could be contributing to this pain.

HOW DOES THIS TREATMENT WORK?

If your pelvis is misaligned or you have a difference in leg length, each step is going to place a little more pressure on one side than the other, forcing the joints and muscles to compensate, 4,000 times a day for each leg!

At Total Care Podiatry, we analyse these misalignments to make sure you are as straight as possible.

We then measure any misalignments with:

  • Plantar Pressure analysis to measure the amount and timing of pressure underneath your feet in walking and standing. We use our pressure plate to note asymmetry between the pressure on one side to the pressure on the other
  • A digital pelvic inclinometer (DPI). This equipment has only been available in Australia since early 2015 and the research has shown it to be very accurate. Using the DPI we can better understand why the difference is there and how much is from your pelvis, leg and foot and the compensations and adaptations that have occurred over time.
  • Treadmill analysis. To see how your body functions with in-shoe corrections we have you comfortably walking on our state of the art treadmill, that has an inbuilt plantar pressure plate. This allows us to examine how your pelvis functions dynamically. We also note symmetry in your stride, and as your body moves up and down with each step, by assessing the differences using the plantar pressure data.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TREATMENT?

A hip and leg assessment provides objective information which can be compared to results after we implement a treatment plan. We also advise your back health professional on our treatment and ask them to monitor it at your next treatments. Working closely with them, we aim to give you the very best chance of having a long lasting solution to greater mobility.

TELEHEALTH

Total Care Podiatry now has a ‘TELEHEALTH’ option if you are unable to leave your home.

As a community service at this time we have made available three FREE TeleHealth consultations per week.

Call 5223 1531 to book

Using the secure Physitrack software our podiatrists will be able to provide online:

  • a video conference for you to explain your concerns and receive clinical advice,  and, if required
  • an exercise and rehabilitation program of video demonstrations within the Physitrack App.

This will enable us to begin or adjust your treatment plan from the comfort of your own home with subsequent face to face appointments occurring as required.

The billing for these will be the same as usual for NDIS and Veterans. For patients with a Chronic Diseases Management plan (for Medicare rebates) we are able to bulk bill with a new Item number provided by Medicare. For private patients the Fee is $30. Please give us a call  on 5223 1531 to discuss your situation.

If you have any questions,  concerns or special requirements please give us a call on 5223 1531 and we’ll do our best to help you.

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PROFESSIONAL PODIATRIC ADVICE. TREATMENT WILL VARY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS DEPENDING UPON YOUR DIAGNOSIS AND PRESENTING COMPLAINT. AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS CAN ONLY BE MADE FOLLOWING PERSONAL CONSULTATION WITH A PODIATRIST.

TELEHEALTH – WHO IS IT FOR?

TeleHealth

Total Care Podiatry now has two ‘TELEHEALTH’ options if you are unable to leave your home:

  1. As a community service at this time we have made available three Complimentary TeleHealth Advice sessions per week. This service is about 10 minutes to answer general questions and provide you with advice. It is particularly good if you are a New Patient who needs some help to manage until you’re able to attend the clinic.
  2. TeleHealth Consultation. For existing patients who are unable to attend the clinic. Using secure  software our podiatrists will be able to provide online:
  • a video conference for you to explain your concerns and receive clinical advice,  and, if required
  • an exercise and rehabilitation program of video demonstrations within the Physitrack App.

This will enable us to adjust your treatment plan from the comfort of your own home.

The billing for these will be the same as usual for NDIS and Veterans. For patients with a Chronic Diseases Management plan (for Medicare rebates) we are able to bulk bill with a new Item number provided by Medicare. For private patients the Fee is $30. Some health funds are providing a rebate for TeleHealth consultations. Check with your Health Fund.

If you’re not sure about whether TeleHealth is right for you please give us a call  on 5223 1531 to discuss your situation.

If you have any questions,  concerns or special requirements please give us a call on 5223 1531 and we’ll do our best to help you.

Call 5223 1531 to book

TeleHealth at Total Care Podiatry

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PROFESSIONAL PODIATRIC ADVICE. TREATMENT WILL VARY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS DEPENDING UPON YOUR DIAGNOSIS AND PRESENTING COMPLAINT. AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS CAN ONLY BE MADE FOLLOWING PERSONAL CONSULTATION WITH A PODIATRIST.

DID YOU KNOW WE PROVIDE SAME DAY ORTHOTICS?

Is exercise ⛹️‍♀️ hurting your feet?

Walking is great exercise but sometimes your feet don’t appreciate it.

If you need orthotics, prescription is everything. A pair of off the shelf insoles are just not going to cut it.

Total Care Custom Orthotics are designed and prescribed specifically for you to improve the function of your feet and your body’s ability to compensate biomechanical misalignment.

Our In-House milling machine ensures the Same Day Orthotics service will reduce your visits out and about during the COVID-19 crisis.

For no extra charge our Same Day Orthotics offer includes:
?Comprehensive Initial Musculoskeletal consultation
?Plantar pressure and video gait analysis
?3D and 2D scanning of feet
?Custom prescribed orthotics CADCam designed and milled
All on the same day!

Mention this offer when you call ☎️ 5223 1531

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PROFESSIONAL PODIATRIC ADVICE. TREATMENT WILL VARY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS DEPENDING UPON YOUR DIAGNOSIS AND PRESENTING COMPLAINT. AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS CAN ONLY BE MADE FOLLOWING PERSONAL CONSULTATION WITH A PODIATRIST.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR BEGINNER RUNNERS

People are not ‘born runners’ – if you have an urge to start running and to chase that ‘runners high’ – start ASAP before the urge to start goes! People often ignore it and think I’ll never be a runner’. This is not true! With patience, and a slow, steady approach, you will get there – ideally injury free!!

  1. Find a running friend/group – these days it’s hard to be self-motivated. Life is busy – find a friend with a common goal (running!) and start the gradual training process together. When starting you should be able to hold a conversation and not be so out of breath that you are unable to speak. – a good sign you’re going too hard, too soon!
  2. Have a good sleep/wake cycle – our bodies thrive off a good routine. Set a time to go to bed and try and stick to it! If possible, complete your run first thing in the morning to motivate sleep! 
  3. Use an app – a good way to start and to stay motivated is to download an app – try something achievable like the ‘C25K’ (couch to 5km) app – it will encourage a steady training program and prevent over training. 
  4. Stay positive – its not easy starting something new. Be kind to yourself and acknowledge the fact that you won’t always feel like going for a run – push through this a few times and you’ll find a habit forms – remember the feeling you get after your run and let that be the motivator!

 

WARNING: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional podiatric advice. If you have any concerns or pain in your feet you should seek professional advice.  Treatment will vary between individuals depending upon your diagnosis and presenting complaint. An accurate diagnosis can only be made following personal consultation with a Podiatrist.