Podiatry
Podiatry in Wollongong
Joint Vision podiatrists assess foot and lower-limb pain directly, including biomechanics, footwear, pressure, skin and nail concerns, orthoses and return-to-activity questions, with imaging, physiotherapy and foot-and-ankle specialists available when needed.
Direct access
Private podiatry appointments can generally be booked without a GP or specialist referral.
Foot and lower-limb assessment
Assessment may consider pain, movement, footwear, activity, pressure distribution and the person’s goals.
Practical treatment options
Care may include education, footwear advice, load management, orthoses, exercise and skin or nail treatment.
Connected escalation
Imaging, physiotherapy or orthopaedic review can be added when the problem requires broader assessment or a surgical decision.
How podiatry may help
Care across pain, pressure, movement and everyday foot health.
The treatment approach depends on the diagnosis, symptoms and goals. Podiatry can work as a standalone service or as part of the Joint Vision Foot and Ankle pathway.
Foot and lower-limb pain
Assessment of heel, forefoot, arch, ankle and lower-limb symptoms that affect walking, work, sport or daily life.
Biomechanics, footwear and orthoses
Consider pressure distribution, shoe selection and whether an orthotic device may form part of the plan.
Running and return to activity
Address load, footwear, strength and movement factors relevant to running and other physical activity.
Skin, nail and ingrown toenail concerns
Practical assessment and treatment, with focused clinic pathways where appropriate.
Pressure plate assessment measures how load moves through the foot in standing and walking.
Findings are explained on screen, so you can see what is driving the problem.
Measured data on both feet informs footwear, orthoses and load management.
The connected Foot and Ankle pathway
Podiatry can lead care directly or connect the next expertise.
Dr Meghan Dares and Dr Sheraz Anjum provide subspecialist orthopaedic care for diagnoses, procedures and surgical decisions that need it. Physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation and imaging can also be connected around the plan.
Foot and Ankle
Bunions, arthritis, ankle replacement, plantar heel pain, tendon conditions, instability and fractures.
Explore pathway →InvestigationImaging and investigations
On-site X-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound where clinically appropriate.
Explore service →RehabilitationPhysiotherapy
Movement, strength and rehabilitation before or after treatment.
Explore service →Recent injuryFractures and Injuries
Prompt assessment for suitable acute foot and ankle injuries.
Explore pathway →Your next step
Book podiatry directly or ask Patient Services for guidance.
A referral may be required for Medicare, DVA, WorkCover or other third-party funding arrangements.