At Leanne Shields Podiatry we will assess your gait (your unique walking pattern),  the range of motion of your foot joints and your lower limb muscles strength to determine risk factors and patterns in relation to your presenting concern.

 

We diagnose and treat common problems such as:

  • Heel pain
  • Heel Spurs
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Generalised Foot and Arch pain
  • Flat feet
  • Shin Splints/Shin pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Bunions
  • Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonopathy
  • Leg length differences
  • Ankle sprains

 

Common to Children we often diagnose and assess:

  • In-toeing
  • Out-toeing
  • Knock-knees
  • Tripping/falling, uncoordinated gait
  • Generalised fatigue in the feet and lower legs with daily tasks
  • Flat feet
  • Heel/arch pain
Foot Orthoses (Orthotics) are either Custom Made or Prefabricated inserts for your shoes which improve the posture of your feet by correcting alignment and offloading pressure.
Podiatrists use orthoses regularly and successfully to address the above biomechanical concerns in both adults and children.
Come visit one of our clinics in Western Melbourne for a Comprehensive Biochemical Assessment and Orthotic Repair. You can also book an appointment with our podiatrists online.