Podiatry services

What is Podiatry?

Skin & Nails Appointment

A Podiatry consult & treatment involves a great deal of manual skills developed over time by your practitioner

Skin = Corns - Callous - Verrucae - Wounds - and more

Nails = Trimming - Ingrowing - Thick - Fungal - and more

Other = Toe deformities - Fungal infections - and more

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ACC Injury

Come and see us about your lower limb injury. We can register ACC claims, no referral necessary.

ACC accredited clinic - We have been through an audit

Subsidised appointment costs

Contract- being able to fit braces and insoles at no cost to you

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Foot & Leg Pain

At Flex we offer a wide range of treatment options for your foot pain or injury.

Therapies for your pain - Manual, Shockwave, Dry needling

Foot Orthotics modified to suit your feet, activity and lifestyle

Strapping, Exercises, Stretches, Footwear and many more....

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our services

Flex is dedicated to provide best treatment

Shockwave

Shockwave is a very popular treatment option at Flex, it's almost too good to be true. We can improve 85% of heel pain with only 3-6 treatments.

Dry needling

Dry needling can provide extra relief in addition to our other therapies to release tight muscles contribution to your foot pain.

Manual Therapies

We are passionate about our hands on treatments, weather we are rubbing in cream after a skin & nail care, or doing trigger point therapy on your legs.

Stretches

The majority of adult population have some degree of calf muscle tightness. There are many reasons why stretching can help improve pain.

Excercises

Strengthening your body is important for improving mobility or performance. Your Podiatrist may recommend exercises for you.

Footwear

Footwear is very important for foot function. Your podiatrist may recommend footwear. We also sell a selection of foot friendly shoes.

Blood

Shockwave Increases blood flow to an area of tissue

Healing

Shockwave stimulates your bodies healing process

Pain

Shockwave blocks pain by acting on the nerve fibers

How it works

Acoustic waves (shockwaves) that carry energy through your body

Safe

For most people shockwave is a very safe and effective treatment option

Non-invasive

We hold a hand-piece against your skin with gel to make it work

Ingrowing toenails

We complete many ingrowing toenail operations, this is our speciality.
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Verrucae

We often treat these conservatively, however the more stubborn ones we will operate if suitable.

Post-op Care

We send you home with a package of bits and pieces to care for your wound at home.

Does it hurt

Our procedures are carried out under local anaesthetic meaning we numb the area first, this does require a thin needle which is a little prick.

Experienced

All of our Podiatrists are well trained and well experienced with these procedures. It's normal to be a little anxious about your procedure.

Follow up

We typically carry out two follow up visits, these are short and sweet, we check the progress and clear out any unwanted tissue thats in the way.

Plantarfasciitis

Heel Pain is one of the most common presentations in our clinic, we have a range of treatment options to suit.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles tendon problems feel like pain, swelling or stiffness at the back of the heel.

Forefoot pain

This is common & can be caused by a no. of different factors; e.g Neuroma, Bursitis, Stress Fracture, Capsulitis...

Flat Feet

Flat feet are normal in young children, and are often genetic. Painful flat feet are a common problem we treat.

Bunions

Common in families. Our conservative treatment options aim to maintain function and mobility for longevity.

Toe deformities

Hammer toe, claw toe, mallet toe - these are common and often cause pain and rubbing in shoes.

Ankle Injury

We see all sorts of ankle injuries, on our accreditation we can supply moonboots, ankle braces and other devices at no cost to you.

Toe Injury

Many manage to kick a piece of furniture at some stage... Weather you need immobilising or your nail fixed we treat these every day.

Foot Injury

There is 26 bones in the foot and injuries can be wide ranging, our foot experts can provide clarity and a plan to get you back doing what you love.

Foot Orthotics

We can supply orthotics for your injury, often at no cost to you for your injury. We customise and fit according to individual needs.

Bracing

We stock several braces and supports which are fitted according to your injury and specific needs and activity. No referral necessary.

Minor Surgery

We see many toe injuries that lead to infections and very painful nails. We can provide minor surgery at a subsidised cost to get you pain free.