A Podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. The conditions podiatrists treat include those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as arthritis and soft-tissue and muscular pathologies as well as neurological and circulatory diseases. Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat any complications of the above which affect the lower limb, including skin and nail disorders, corns , calluses and ingrown toenails. Foot injuries and infections gained through sport or other activities are also diagnosed and treated by podiatrists.
Brighton Podiatry and Hampton Podiatry were established in 1985. They are run by 2 Melbourne Podiatrists Greg and Kim Bastin (brother and sister) between them they have interests and a wealth of expertise in all areas of Podiatry. We are one of Australia's most techonologically advanced clinics for the treatment of foot related problems. Whether your condition requires simple skin care, Biomechanical analysis, prescription of orthoses or minor surgery, Brighton and Hampton Podiatry can provide the best solution.
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Melbourne podiatrist Kim Bastin and Greg Bastin operate Brighton Podiatry and Hampton Podiatry use a wide range of therapies to treat conditions related to foot structure and function. These conditions may include problems with blisters, bunions, heel pain, ankle sprains and lower limb pain. Children’s walking (kids feet), corns and callous, problems associated with medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, biomechanical and sports related problems, and conditions requiring surgery such as plantar warts and ingrown toe nails, we treat all kinds of foot and ankle problems. Brighton Podiatry and Hampton Podiatry are close to the following suburbs in Melbourne Victoria Australia. Elwood, Sandringham, Hampton, Brighton, East St Kilda, St Kilda. Greg Bastin and Kim Bastin are the principle podiatrists.The following is a list of some of the conditions as a podiatrist we commonly treat and links to further information of some of these conditions. Cracked heels, Heel pain , Ingrown toe nail , Neuroma , Heel pain in children, Tarsal tunnel syndrome, Foot Corns & callus, Burning foot, Arch pain, Diabetes foot care, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankle sprains, Dry skin, Sweaty feet, Flat foot, High arch foot, Foot, orthotics, Hammer toe, Calcaneal apophysitis, Calf muscle stretch, Bunion, Runners knee, Shin splints, Children's foot problems, Fungal infection - skin, Fungal infection - nails, Children's footwear, Running shoes, Fitting footwear, Ingrown toenail, Heel spurs, Plantar fasciitis, Smelly feet, Cold feet, Pronated foot, Arch support , Poor circulation, Do I need orthotics?, Clubfoot, Charcot's foot, Ski boot problems, Chilblains, Metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, Foot pain, Sprained ankle, Flat feet, Bunion surgery, Footcare products, Growing pains, Gout, Peripheral neuropathy .
We also do minor foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery) and deal with all sort of Foot Problems, Footcare, Foot Pain, Foot deformities, Rheumatoid arthritis, Feet, Flat Feet in children and adults, Toes, Toenail, Toenail Surgery, Nail Wedge Surgery, Crooked hammertoes, Plantars warts, shin splints, corns, tinea, athletes foot, Arthritic Corns, Painful Corns and calluses, warts, plantar verrucae , hammer toes, diabetes, Sports Medicine, Biomechanics, Gait analysis, Biomechanical assessments. We can prescribe Orthotics, and we use the computerised , FootScan, system to assist in the accurate priscription of Foot Orthoses. Foot Scan we feel is better than the widly used Computer Video Gait Analysis currently used. We accept all sorts of payment and also accept HICAPS so we can claim directly from your health fund and you just pay us the gap. We also accept EFTPOS and Mastercard, Visa.
If you need a Podiatrist in Melbourne give Brighton or Hampton Podiatry a call.
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