The good podiatrist’s job varies greatly from cutting toe nails to correcting the foot alignment for people of all ages via state of the art orthotics. They are often tasked with improving function and reducing pain. Cartwright podiatry have all the latest equipment to help no matter what condition you may be faced with.
Have you been living with a disgusting or painful foot condition for too long? Podiatrist Wollondilly have specialists that provide relief for a wide range of conditions, including ankle instability, heel pain, fungal nail infection, and many more. Here is a listing of some of our services.
1. Heel pain
Heel pain can result from a wide variety of conditions, including sprains and strains, Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, fracture, reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteochondroses, and bursitis.
Heel pain can make simple activities such as walking out of your bed to be exceedingly painful, especially when left untreated for a long time. If you are experiencing any or some of the following symptoms, you should call us at (02) 8405 6850 or visit our Wollondilly clinic immediately:
Heel pain that starts sudden
Redness in your heel
Swelling on your heel
Severe heel pain that makes it hard to walk
The long you take before getting treatment, the more the problem worsens.
2. Foot deformities
Foot deformities refer to the muscle imbalance and structural abnormalities that can be affecting the function of your foot. They can either be present at birth or develop over time. Wearing a tight shoe that is putting your foot under abnormal strain can play a role. Being overweight, leg injuries and diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and brain diseases can also cause foot deformities or misalignment.
A foot deformity may not be painful, but it can have an impact on your life. It can affect how you walk and even make it impossible for you to wear your favorite shoes. Our podiatrists have many years of experience dealing with foot deformities and will be happy to help you get your foot back to normal. No matter the type of foot deformity you have, visiting our clinic can make a difference.
3. Diabetic foot care
Diabetes patients are prone to foot problems due to prolonged periods of high blood sugar. The two main foot problems that many diabetes patients are struggling with are peripheral vascular disease and diabetic neuropathy. The two can have severe complications if not attended early.
Diabetes affects your blood circulation, sensation, and ability to fight infections. You don't have to wait until you start experiencing these problems. Getting foot care from our professional podiatrists can help prevent these foot problems and relieve their symptoms.
4. Sports injuries
Many sportspeople are ignoring chronic conditions because they don't want to stay off their feet. Unfortunately, the long you stay without seeking medical attention, the more the condition worsens. Cartwright podiatrists have many years of experience in treating sports injuries and will devise a treatment strategy that will work best for you. Cartwright will help you recover from your foot injuries as quickly as possible and also schedule a follow-up visit to make sure you are recovering and to prevent the condition from coming back.
5. Nail care and skincare
Your nail and skin can become injured or damaged in a variety of ways. Our podiatrists have experience in treating those frustrating conditions on your foot. Some of the conditions treated include corns and calluses, athlete's foot, foot ulcers, nail fungus, ingrown toenails, plantar warts, and other chronic nail and skin conditions.
6. Surgery
The Team treat many foot problems non-surgically, but some require a surgical operation. They have expert podiatrists surgeons who have successfully helped thousands of patients by performing foot operations. If you are considering whether to have foot surgery or not, they usually provide their patients with leaflet advice to help them know whether the treatment is suitable for them and what they should expect. Some of the foot conditions that they treat surgically include
Hallux valgus
Hallux limitus/rigidus
Plantar corns
Bone spurs
Lumps, bumps, cysts, and ganglions
Arthritic damage to the foot
Hammer, Mallet, and Claw toes
Achilles tendon problems
Heel bumps (Haglund's Deformity)
Neuromas
If you have any foot problems that you have been trying to cope with for a long time, there are higher chances that our podiatry team will be in a position to help you. Whether it is an ingrown toenail, a fungal toenail infection, or warts, or Achilles tendinosis, visiting our clinic at Wollondilly will be the end of all your foot problems. To help you save time and avoid having to wait for hours in queues, you can book an appointment online on their website. https://cartwrightpodiatry.com.au/.
