Conditions
Common conditions affecting the foot, ankle & lower leg
There are many conditions that can affect your foot, ankle and lower leg. These include skin conditions, nail conditions, children’s foot problems, sports injuries and more. Some of these foot conditions cause pain whilst others are simply unsightly.
Your feet are vital to your health and daily living. It is estimated that the average person walks over 128,000 kms in their lifetime meaning that most are likely to suffer from some form of foot problem in their lifetime. Our Melbourne podiatrists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle and lower leg.
See below for links to some of the more common foot conditions that our Melbourne podiatrists treat.




- Bunions (Hallux valgus)
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar plate
- Neuroma
- Stress fracture

- Plantar fasciitis
- Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
- Lisfranc injury
- Accessory navicular
- Cuboid subluxation
- Stress fracture

- Plantar heel pain (see heel pain conditions)
- Ankle sprain
- Achilles tendinopathy




There are many other conditions that often get overlooked from a foot perspective. The way your foot functions can affect other joints or areas in the body. Common conditions seen by our Melbourne podiatrists where foot function plays a role include:
- Lower back pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
Treatment of common foot conditions
Treatment for common foot conditions can vary but successful treatment always starts with an accurate diagnosis.
The friendly podiatrists at our Melbourne podiatry clinic will firstly assess your problem and then correctly diagnose the condition. Sometimes this may involve gait analysis or referral for further diagnostic scans such as x-rays, ultrasound or MRI imaging.
Once your foot condition has been accurately diagnosed our podiatrists will formulate a treatment plan. Finally our podiatrists will thoroughly review your treatment progress to make sure treatment of your foot condition is successful.
Common foot treatments at Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics
Some common foot treatments at our Melbourne clinic include:

- General foot care
- Diabetes foot care
- Prescription of nail & skin products
- Nail fungus treatment
- PACT Nail fungus therapy
- Ingrown toenail treatment
- Nail surgery
- Plantar fasciitis treatment
- Plantar heel pain treatment
- Sports injuries
- Laser therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Strapping & taping
- Stretching & strengthening exercises
- Orthotics
- CAM Walkers (Moon boots)
- Footwear advice
Do you suffer from a painful or unsightly foot condition?
At our Melbourne foot clinic our podiatrists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle and lower leg.
So if you are suffering from a painful or unsightly foot condition book an appointment with one of our friendly podiatrists today!