Inner East Community Health Service
Community Service in Yarra

Access for all afa podiatry provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions. You do not need a referral for afa podiatry - anyone who has a foot and/or lower limb condition can attend. We provide a a full range of services including: *general treatment (nails, callous, corns) *treating ingrown toe nails *treating sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems *biomechanical assessments including prescribing orthotics *nail surgery and more. We are also happy to be involved in the ongoing care and treatment of people who are on: *a department of veteran affairs (dva) card *an enhanced primary care (epc) or chronic disease management (cdm) plan healthcare rebates maybe available for people with private health insurance.

Appointments can also be made online through: Healthy feet are important for an energetic and healthy life style for people of all ages from babies through to the elderly. Many people believe that a podiatrist primarily cut toe nails and prescribe orthotics however podiatrists look at all aspects of foot and ankle (lower limb) conditions. Foot issues associated with other systemic conditions such as Diabetes and Rhumeatoid Arthritis. AA podiatrists in Richmond are committed to providing an integrated and holistic approach to health protection that is personcentred and flexible, empowering the client to take an energetic role in their own well being. We believe in providing a range of feet treatments and do not completely rely on prescribing orthotics. Children's feet: we review a range of issues including gait e.g. We are also happy to be involved in the ongoing care and treatment of people who have: At AA Podiatry we donate a podiatry service focusing on treating musculoskeletal problems of the lower limb such as heel pain, shin splints, flat feet, lofty arches, bunions, knee pain and ankle instability. We trust in providing a range of treatments and do not wholly rely on prescribing orthotics. Our objective is to construct a solid bottom incorporating different therapies such as muscle strengthening, stretching and orthotics (custom insoles), all designed to complement upper body function. A comprehensive bio mechanical assessment is conducted to determine whether orthotics are required ardor if other treatment options could be of benefit. The assessment includes range of motion, muscle strength, balance and gait to determine the best therapies old to treat pain and dysfunction and optimism gait efficiency. A treatment plan is developed and can include: strapping, massage, strengthening and stretching exercises, temporary footwear, altering the current exercise activities ardor orthotics. Other suburbs will be considered and can be discussed with the podiatrist. Kinesiology tape was first used by acupuncturists and chiropractors in Japan, today it is worn by a expansive variety of health professionals throughout the world to treat injuries and pain. Different traditional athletic tape that binds and doesn’t stretch, Rock tape is engineered to mimic the human skin. It is believed that this has three main effects: 1. Liquid effect improving blood and lymphatic flow in the taped area 2. Neurological effect altering the perception of pain and improving body awareness.