As the heel is the first part of your foot to touch the ground during walking it is often the first place we build up calluses. Summer time and open shoes can exacerbate the problem. Cracked heels can be extremely painful when they become very deep, open up and sometimes bleed. Cracked heels can however be effectively treated by a podiatrist.
Symptoms associated with cracked heels can include the following;
There are a multitude of potential causes of cracked heels. It’s important to identify these causes early and adjust your habits accordingly to reduce the risk of it becoming more severe. Causes may include:
Depending on the severity of the condition, treatment for cracked heels may vary. It is recommended that in any case, that you see a podiatrist to establish the best way to treat and eliminate this problem. To ensure that the treatment prescribed is effective, it’s also important to wear the appropriate footwear with as little foot exposure as possible, when possible. Along with a healthy diet and adequate water intake, your cracked heels will be fixed in no time.
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At Sole Podiatry you initial consultation will go for 45 minutes. This time allows your Podiatrist to thoroughly examine and understand your needs as well as providing the necessary time to assess your condition properly.
We will also develop a comprehensive treatment plan that will enable you to achieve your goal as soon as possible during this consultation. This plan will clarify whether any future consults will be required and what frequency.
Your consultation will go for 40 minutes. This time allows your Podiatrist to thoroughly examine and understand your needs as well as providing the necessary time to assess your condition properly. We will also develop a comprehensive treatment plan that will enable you to achieve your goal as soon as possible during this consultation.
There is no requirement to supply a referral from your doctor to see a Podiatrist.
With that said, if you have been referred, please bring a copy of the referral letter.
We bulk bill pension card holders with a valid EPC referral (Chronic disease management plan) from their GP. For non-pension card holder with this type of referral, our consult fees apply, and you can claim a rebate from Medicare (there is a small gap fee)
The frequency and number of visitations will depend on the nature of the condition you are being treated for. The treatment and rehabilitation of conditions will vary widely however after an initial consultation your podiatrist will be able to provide a recovery framework for you.
We appreciate 24 hours notice for cancellations when possible. However we know the unexpected can often happen, so a courtesy phone call if you are going to miss an appointment is always appreciated.
An appointment which is cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours notice, may incur a fee of 50% of the consult rate.
If you miss an appointment, without giving notice, then the full rate of the appointment may be charged.
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