Foot orthoses, put simply, help influence tissue load. Certainly, not everyone needs foot orthoses, and the goal should always be to not have over-reliance on any devices when possible. However, for certain conditions, scenarios, and presentations, orthotics can play a very useful role in improving someone’s pain, injury rehabilitation, comfort or athletic performance. Thorough assessment and consideration are always applied and discussed openly. Recommendations are made based on what is agreed to be the most suitable.

The TRS Podiatry team can assist with:

• Toenail and skin care
• Treatment of Musculoskeletal conditions
• Gait and movement assessments
• Foot orthoses, Ankle Foot Orthoses & Braces
• Paediatric Podiatry assessments
• Footwear recommendations
• Diabetic and other chronic disease assessments affecting the feet
• + More

We believe in understanding the whole picture and background. Taking the time to work through this and develop a full understanding is of the highest priority. A full hour is most likely utilised to achieve this. Involving:

• A discovery phase including history taking, understanding expectations, goals, current level of understanding, barriers and desired outcomes.
• Hands-on assessment and diagnosis.
• Functional assessment. Depending on the presenting condition, Biomechanical assessment involves thorough sport or activity specific testing and evaluation.
• Treatment on the day.
• An improvement plan mapped out to get you to where you need to be as well as a follow up plan.

• Are they a member of the Australian Podiatry Association?
• Are they registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency?
• Do they track and record all sterilization data in accordance with the Australian Infection Control Standards?
• Are they Accredited practitioners committed to ongoing education?
• Do they offer short waiting lists so you can have your problem seen to and fixed quickly?

Podiatry at TRS provides patients and participants with general foot care needs as well as assisting in increasing mobility and reducing pain so that a more active and healthy lifestyle can be obtained.

Through the range of services our Podiatrists provide, we can empower our participants to be more able to engage with the community and achieve their goals.

If there is a concern, pain, or issue with your client’s feet, lower limbs, gait or footwear a referral to see us is always welcome.

Our Podiatrists scope of practice is very broad. They see anything from general nail care to foot and gait assessment for patients with complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Paediatric podiatry cases are also apart of our Podiatrists patient load.

1. The convenience of having the consultation within your home environment.
2. We allow one hour for your initial consultation to make sure we thoroughly assess all concerns you may have regarding your feet, lower limbs, gait, mobility and footwear.
3. We all strive to achieve the best for our patients, thus all our essential equipment is mobile, so you will not be missing out on anything. 
4. We identify other areas of concern and then collaborate with other TRS allied health team members to make sure you are getting the best possible care.