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Do I need a referral?
As a private patient you do not need a referral for treatment or to claim from your private health fund.

Referrals are required for patients covered by

* workcover
* third party
* medicare
* veterans affairs

How long does a treatment take?
Your first consult generally takes 30-60 minutes with subsequent consults requiring 30-45 minutes.

What should I wear?
Physio assessment and treatment requires us to observe the postures and movements in the area of pain so some clothing may need to be removed. We suggest that you wear loose, comfortable separates that can be pulled up to expose the area in question. Patient gowns/shorts are available and can be requested during treatment if you desire. We want you to feel comfortable at all times...if uncomfortable please let your therapist know so that extra drapes can be supplied.

What do I need to bring with me?
Referral if you have one, scans ,X-rays or imaging results, health fund card, credit/eftpos card, details of insurance/workcover claim, veterans affairs card.

EMERGENCY FACILITIES:

For treatment outside of these hours EMERGENCY facilities are available at:

627 Rode Rd, Chermside.

Holy Spirit Northside
(private): 33263320

Prince Charles Hospital
(public): 31394000

Podiatry in Albany Creek


Action Podiatry  provides quality Podiatry care to the local areas of Albany Creek, Eatons Hill, McDowall, Strathpine, Bray Park, Warner, Cashmere, Everton Park, Stafford Heights, Stafford, Ferny Grove, Bunya, Bridgeman Downs, Aspley, Bald Hills and Warner Lakes.

Click here to meet our Podiatrists - Julie Hicks & Robyn Elwell-Sutton

Podiatry is the health profession dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of foot and lower limb pain – whatever the cause of the problem.  A Podiatrist is a highly trained health professional that must study for 4 years to obtain their degree in Podiatry.

It has been said that at some time 75% of the population will experience foot pain.  Are you or someone you know a part of this group? Do you suffer from unexplained foot pain? Would you like to know what to do about it?

All age groups can benefit from Podiatry care from toddlers with feet that roll to our oldies who can’t get down to cut their nails.

Action Podiatry therapists can asses and treat a wide range of lower limb conditions including:

1.    Ingrown toenails
2.    Callus/hard skin/plantar warts
3.    Flat feet in all age groups
4.    High arches/pes cavus
5.    Severs disease
6.    Undiagnosed foot pain
7.    Shin splints
8.    Diabetic foot care
9.    Diabetic foot assessment
10. Advise on footwear for the “difficult” foot

Our qualified Podiatrist prescribes several different types of orthotics depending on your needs and the costs involved and stock a wide range of foot care products and aids.

Podiatry Appointments in Albany Creek

To book an appointment with one of our podiatrists, please contact us at Action Podiatry on phone (07) 3264 1499 and one of our friendly staff will be happy to schedule a podiatry appointment for you.