Is treatment painful?

No!! Many people particularly with large corns and callous or even an ingrown toenail, are often surprised they feel little or no pain.

Orthoses are devices put inside your footwear to provide your foot with the most efficient and correct support. In the past orthoses have been known as arch supports, insoles or inserts.

What is the difference between a podiatrist and a chiropodist?

Not a great deal. Podiatrist is another term for Chiropody. The name change to podiatrist occurred in 1977, and there was an increase in the required level of education.

What is the difference between custom made devices and over the counter devices?

Over the counter (OTC) devices generally come in 3 or 4 sizes small to extra large. They do not come in different arch heights. Over the counter devices are generally made from fairly cheap materials, and have a much shorter life span, than custom-made devices. They do not cope well with body weight or pressure of walking. These devices are generally excellent at quick and short term pain relief.

Will my child grow out of flat feet?

Children are born with flat chubby feet, this is part of normal development. As your child gets older there are many changes to their feet and lower limbs. At approximately 6 years of age, whilst still changing, you would expect to see an arch in their foot.

No! Whilst many home doctors may tell you they do, there is absolutely no truth to this. Corns and calluses generally occur due to friction and do not grow from roots. See our common conditions section for a full explanation.

Do I need a referral?

No, most patients do not require a referral. If you have private health cover you should check if your policy covers podiatry. If you are a Department of Veterans Affairs gold card holder or a workers compensation client you will need a referral from your GP. GPs can also refer their patients under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) to access Medicare Bulk Billing.

What do podiatrists do?

Podiatry is the branch of medicine related to foot and lower limb disorders. If it's related to feet, it is likely our podiatrists will be able to help you.

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About Coffs Harbour Podiatry

Coffs Harbour Podiatry aims to help people of all ages find relief from foot and nail complaints through general podiatry treatments. Our Coffs Harbour podiatrist, Dr Alan White, is the practice principal. Dr White will assess the health of your feet and perform gait analysis biomechanical assessments to gain an insight into the way you use your feet when you walk or run. Information revealed by your biomechanical assessment can help us determine which treatments could be used to improve your well-being. We can help you choose appropriate footwear, as well as fitting orthotics to correct flat feet or pronation. Coffs Harbour Podiatry also provides neurovascular assessments and nail procedures, such as resections and avulsions. If you suffer from heel pain or ingrown toenails, our podiatrists are here to help! Coffs Harbour Podiatry is the only bulk-billing clinic on the Mid-North Coast for those with EPC referrals. The only preferred providers for Bupa & Medibank in Coffs Harbour. Book your appointment for Coffs Harbour Podiatry or Macksville Podiatry today. We're open Monday to Friday to assess your foot related concerns.