All podiatry instruments are not just clean they must be sterile before being used.

In accordance with the National Infection Control Guidelines for Podiatrists in Australia, every set of podiatry instruments are washed and scrubbed in clean water with detergent, dried thoroughly then placed into a new sterilization pouch.

Each pouch is then placed into an autoclave machine that sterilizes the instruments at very high temperatures for a period of time.

The autoclave machine is calibrated and checked on an annual basis by the manufacturer’s certified technicians.

To become a podiatrist in Australia requires the successful completion of the Bachelor of Podiatry at University.

To practice as a podiatrist in Australia requires registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

No. Podiatry is more than simple nail care. We need to assess you as an individual, taking into account your medical history and your presenting complaint.

We need to identify your lower limb / foot risk status. Patients for example that have a foot ulcer and diabetes with blood sugar levels that are higher than normal will be classified as a high foot risk, as their ability to heal a wound can be reduced due to their diabetes. These patients require a podiatrist to manage their foot health with the aim of improving their wound so they don’t develop a chronic wound that can lead to amputation.

Diabetes is not the only condition that can affect your feet, arthritis for example can lead to foot deformity as seen with rheumatoid arthritis.

Yes. We have an in-depth knowledge of body systems such as circulatory (arteries and veins), integumentary (skin, nails and sweat glands), nervous (sensory and motor nerves) and skeletal (bones and joints).

We work closely with other health providers such as: doctors, nurses, specialists and other health providers such as physiotherapists and diabetic educators.