We Provide full comprehensive workers compensation and Injury management plans for your patients.

South West Podiatry are pleased to announce that we now have a full comprehensive Workers Compensation and Injury Management Plan program for anyone that may have injured themselves at work, have an active workers compensation claim or third party insurance claim.

A DOCTORS REFERRAL AND WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REQUIRED BEFORE A WORK PLACE ASSESSMENT CAN TAKE PLACE

South West Podiatry are experienced podiatrists in diagnosing and treating complex foot and walking problems including:

  • Heel pain and Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
  • Forefoot metatarsal pain and Deformity
  • Neuromas, Nerve pain
  • Stress Fractures
  • Hip and knee pain
  • Chronic foot pain
  • Arthritis
  • Ankle Pain, Instability/Sprains
  • Ligament Injury
  • Vascular Insufficiency
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Footwear issues.

We have extensive experience in post injury management of

  • Traumatic Fracture and Injury
  • Tendon Transfer and Repair
  • Joint Replacement
  • Gait abnormalities such as leg length difference
  • Foot drop
  • Arthritic Change
  • Lower back pain
  • Nerve Entrapment
    • Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
    • Peripheral Neuropathy,
    • Sciatica.

South West Podiatry Provide

1. INDIVIDUALISED PODIATRY TREATMENT PLANS

  • Custom made Orthotics
  • Footwear supply extra depth/width work wear
  • Footwear modifications Inc. leg length difference, heel lifts
  • Custom made footwear
  • Muscle Rehabilitation, Stretching and Strengthening Exercise Programs
  • Braces, Splints, Ankle Foot Orthoses
  • Strapping
  • Pressure deflection
  • Cushioning
  • Education
  • Cam Walker boots
  • Compression stockings
  • Ingrown Toenail surgery
  • Inability to self-care due to their injury and require regular general foot care (nails, corn, callous)

2. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

Patients will undertake a full assessment including

  • Detailed injury and medical history
  • Joint Range of Motion testing from the pelvis to the feet
  • Muscle strength and Flexibility tests
  • Weight bearing assessment from head to feet
  • Video treadmill Gait Assessment
  • Footwear Assessment

Other tests we may also complete are Neurological and Vascular Assessments, including Doppler Ultrasound and referral for xray and scans.

3. DETAILED REPORTS

A full report will be provided that outlines the assessments undertaken, results, diagnosis, short and long term recommended treatments and expected outcomes. 

4. MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Our reports are often sent to the referring doctor, the patients Case Worker, as well as other specialists and allied health practitioners involved to optimise results for your patient.

5. EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION

We have systems in place to ensure our patient receives the care and treatment they need, seamlessly and promptly.

Our staff will liaise on behalf of our patient with the referring Doctor, patients Case Worker, Insurance Company and work place.

 

We look forward to working together in the future.

A DOCTORS REFERRAL AND WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REQUIRED BEFORE A WORK PLACE ASSESSMENT CAN TAKE PLACE