Podiatry at Bounce

What is Podiatry?

Bounce Podiatry are experienced in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Our Podiatry service is available at Bounce Blackburn and Bounce North Ringwood.

Our Podiatrists at Bounce

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Tristan MacHutchisonis our resident Podiatrist at Bounce Blackburn. Tristan's experienced with treating and managing a variety of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions in children to adults. He has treated and managed amateur to elite athletes in NAB league, VFL/VFLW, basketball and cricket previously.

Tristan has a particular interest in Foot and Ankle injuries, exercise rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limbs, tendinopathies of the lower limb and foot, heel & forefoot conditions, ankle injuries. He also has experience in treating and managing patients for general foot care, ingrown-toenails and diabetes.

What Conditions Do We Treat?

Podiatrists treat all medical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Common problems treated by Podiatrists include:

  • Bone and joint disorders such as stress fractures and arthritis
  • Soft tissue and muscular pathologies such as tendonitis and muscle strains
  • Skin and nail problems including infections, callous, blisters and ingrown nails
  • Neurological and circulatory disorders, particularly when associated with systemic diseases such as diabetes

 

 

Sports Podiatry at Bounce

Injuries to the feet and lower limbs make up the majority of sporting injuries.

Consequently, a Podiatrist is an important part of the medical team of all athletes.

Here at Bounce, our Podiatrists perform an extensive biomechanical evaluation to determine the cause of injury, and provide a comprehensive treatment regime to address both the symptoms and underlying source of the problem.

Common lower limb services we offer/treat:

  • Heel and foot pain
  • Ankle pain and strains
  • Achilles and other tendonitis
  • Knee pain
  • Shin splints
  • Stress fractures
  • Ingrown toenail surgery
  • Footwear assessment
  • Gait analysis
  • Corn's callous and general treatment
  • Warts
  • Diabetes assessment
  • Pointe assessments
  • Dry needling 

In determining the cause of your injury, a thorough history will be taken, a static evaluation of motion and strength will be performed, and a dynamic assessment of walking, running and sports-specific activities will be conducted.

Based on the results of these assessments, a comprehensive treatment regime will be prescribed, which may include:

  • Stretching and strengthening exercises
  • Sporting footwear advice
  • Padding and strapping
  • Orthotic prescription and modification
  • Cryotherapy, ultrasound and other therapies
  • Shockwave Therapy

Bounce Health Group 

Call Bounce Health now on 1300 855 442 to make an appointment or for more information.
 
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