Podiatry Wahroonga
A happy life starts with healthy feet.
Dr Angus Chard PhD
The “Foot and Leg Pain Centre” has been established for 20 years and is about restoring your “Physical Freedom”.
Dr Angus Chard, PhD, has distinguished himself among his colleagues with 30 years of clinical experience and a doctorate in Podiatric Musculoskeletal Medicine with an emphasis in children’s foot and leg dynamics.
He leads a passionate team of highly skilled Podiatrists near Wahroonga who are anchored by our shared values of credibility, integrity and delivering world-class outcomes. We specialise in the diagnosis, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic foot, leg, and lower back pain.
Our goal is to offer instant relief followed by long term symptom resolution.
Common Podiatry Conditions
The foot, being a complex entity, can experience pain in numerous areas such as the toes, sole, forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle.
Knee pain may develop for a number of reasons and in people of any age.
The feet can be impacted by skin and nail disorders such as ingrown toenails, plantar warts, corns and calluses, among others.
Being small doesn’t spare children from experiencing discomfort in their legs and feet! It’s vital to detect the sources of pain at the earliest stage to support their growth and development.
Problems affecting the feet and legs can lead to broader impacts, even extending to the hips and lower back.
People with diabetes and certain other medical conditions may be more at risk of developing problems with their feet than others.
What To Expect From Podiatry
1. Assessment
Your Wahroonga podiatrist will examine the region you’re troubled by, whether on your foot’s sole, around a toenail, or involving your ankles, knees, or hips. This may mean them visually inspecting and touching the area, and watching how you walk to establish the potential origin of your trouble.
2. Diagnosis
Using these observations, your podiatrist should deduce and deliver a diagnosis of your condition. If required, X-Rays, ultrasound and MRI scans might be prescribed to aid in confirming your diagnosis.
3. Treatment
After diagnosing your condition, your podiatrist will determine and recommend the best possible treatment plan for you.
Everything You Need to Know About Podiatry
Focusing on the feet and lower limbs, podiatry is a medical domain dedicated to their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Despite being primarily linked with feet, the reach of podiatry also covers the lower legs, and the potential benefits can resonate from your toes to your head.
If you have foot issues like plantar fasciitis (heel pain), arthritis, flat feet, sprains, or other problems affecting your feet or lower legs, it might be time to consult a podiatrist near Wahroonga. Sometimes, other medical professionals might refer you to a podiatrist if they think an issue is related to your feet or legs. A skilled podiatrist, with comprehensive knowledge about feet, ankles, and legs, aims to help you regain your free movement as promptly as possible.
How We Treat Your Feet
Posture And Biomechanics
How you hold your body both in motion and at rest could greatly contribute to any discomfort or pain you might experience.
Rehabilitation
Numerous types of rehabilitation exist for feet, includiing dry needling, joint mobilisation, stretching, strengthening, and shockwave.
Walking Running And Falls Assessment
Assessing your gait— the way you walk and run— may be useful in preventing injuries and avoidable falls.
Footwear And Orthotics
The correct footwear is key, while orthotics may be fitted to a wide range of footwear types to help you and your children move painlessly and more efficiently.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Treatment options for ingrown toenails range from non-invasive techniques to surgical procedures, all aimed at ensuring minimal pain.
Painless Cosmetic Toenail Surgery
At times, it may be advised to extract a part of an ingrown toenail. We ensure utmost care to do this without pain and in a cosmetically pleasing manner. Local anesthetic can be provided if required.
Why Foot and Leg Pain Centre?
30+ Years Of Experience
A second generation podiatrist, Dr Angus Chard, PhD, boasts more than 30 years in the field.
Wide Range Of Treatments
We present an array of treatment alternatives and will explore all potential options with you.
Evidence-Based Treatments
Holding a Doctorate and having substantial clinical practice, Dr Angus Chard, PhD, acknowledges the crucial role of balancing evidence with practical experience.
Referrals From Practitioners
Practitioners: Our aim in podiatry treatment is to help your patients maintain their independence and activity levels. Do you believe any of your patients could benefit from podiatry treatment? If so, we are delighted to accept your referrals. With our expertise in managing complex and chronic foot and leg pain, we offer quality care in a welcoming environment. We are also eager to collaborate with you and welcome patients under the Enhanced Primary Care Plan arrangement. Get in touch with our team today to discover more!
Foot And Leg Pain Centre
Answers to Your Podiatry Questions
A podiatrist assesses your feet and lower legs to determine if there are any issues and, if so, how they may be able to help. At Foot and Leg Pain Centre, our focus is on restoring your physical freedom.
Podiatrists frequently deal with issues like flat or high-arched feet, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, skin and nail problems, and individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis and diabetes.
General foot maintenance includes thorough washing and drying of your feet, maintaining tidy toenails, and seeking a podiatrist’s help if you observe any possible concerns.
Many individuals opt to consult a podiatrist when they endure pain in their feet or ankles or identify issues like plantar warts, bunions, or irritating corns or calluses. Individuals with diabetes should consistently visit a podiatrist because of their heightened risk of foot complications.
No, a referral is not necessary to see a podiatrist.
Certainly, you will. Making you hip hop happy before you walk out the door, leaving your pain behind, is deeply rooted in our values.
Indeed, our treatments are founded on evidence, experience, and the unique needs and goals of each patient. Some of the studies referenced in this page include:
Blair, S. N. (2009). “Physical inactivity: the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.” British Journal of Sports Medicine 43(1): 1-2.
At the Foot and Leg Pain Centre, we regularly treat patients in Dural, NSW and the surrounding suburbs including Arcadia, Baulkham Hills, Beecroft, Bella Vista, Carlingford, Castle Hill, Cheltenham, Cherrybrook, Galston, Glenhaven, Hornsby, Kellyville, Norwest, Pennant Hills, Rouse Hill, Seven Hills, Thornleigh, Wahroonga, Westleigh & Winston Hills.
Step Up Your Foot Health
At Foot and Leg Pain Centre, we’re dedicated to addressing all your foot and leg concerns. Regardless of whether you’re a student, athlete, senior, or a combination of them all (kudos to you!), you deserve to enjoy the physical freedom that podiatry treatment can provide. Our goal is to restore your physical freedom and have you back on your feet as swiftly and safely as possible. To begin, schedule your initial assessment.