Foot Doctor Central Coast – Experienced Podiatrists
Are you seeking a Foot Doctor on the Central Coast? Whether you are experiencing pain, have sustained an injury or need help to maintain your foot health, the qualified foot doctors at East Gosford Podiatry are here to assist you. Foot Doctors are referred to as podiatrists or chiropodists and are qualified, healthcare professionals that receive specialised training that allows them to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate conditions pertaining to the feet. Some systemic diseases can also cause issues in the feet, and podiatrists are able to assist with treating the symptoms as well.
If you need to see a foot doctor on the Central Coast contact the team at East Gosford Podiatry.
What is a Foot Doctor?
A foot doctor or ‘podiatrist’ is a specialised healthcare professional who is trained to treat issues and health concerns explicitly for feet. They are able to prevent, diagnose and treat sporting injuries, diseases and provide podiatry care for children. They are also able to prescribe medications as needed and provide management advice. Foot injuries and diseases can be quite complex and often are caused by underlying problems. Therefore, they often work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive health treatment. A big aspect of their work is prevention, as there are several injuries and problems that can be managed easily if done correctly and in the early stages.
Foot Doctor Qualifications
In Australia, in order to be a qualified foot doctor (podiatrist), the must complete the following education and processes:
- A Bachelor of Podiatry at a University
- National registration under the Podiatry Board of Australia.
- Continuing professional development
Children’s Foot Doctor Central Coast
Children’s podiatry is very common, as often they can experience pain and issues in their feet and lower limbs in the growth process. Foot defects are commonly assessed and treated by podiatrists. The team at East Gosford Podiatry are trained to handle all issues related to children’s podiatry.
Comprehensive Podiatry Services Central Coast
The team East Gosford Podiatry are based locally on the Central Coast, and service all local residents. Our podiatrists are fully qualified and very experienced so that our customers get the best care and service. We are proud to say that we have the best foot doctors on the Central Coast. We specialise in offering effective treatments and preventative measures to help ease foot pain and increase quality of life and activity levels.
East Gosford Podiatry is very active in the Central Coast Community and surrounding suburbs including Wyoming, Gosford, Terrigal, Green point and Erina. We are passionate about providing comprehensive podiatry care and individually assessing and tailoring treatments to have all our patient’s pain-free and functioning.
