Sole Podiatry have qualified children’s Podiatrists and we love to work with children to help them get back on their feet!
When would your child need to see a Podiatrist? Some of the reasons you should see a children’s Podiatrist include (but aren’t limited to):
Children’s feet differ from adults, as they are not fully formed. At 6 months of age, the foot is soft and mobile as it is made from mostly cartilage. By 18 years of age, most of the bones in the foot are fully formed.
At around 12 months, most children begin to stand and walk. Walking barefoot is important for sensory feedback and balance and co-ordination.
Rapid growth during this time means you will need to change the size of their shoes and socks every few months.
By school age, children have all 26 bones in their feet, but they are still not fully formed.
It is important for the development of your child’s foot that they are fitted with suitable school shoes and sports shoes. Ensuring the shoe is made of good quality materials and has the appropriate amount of support for your child’s feet will help to develop the foot in the correct way and prevent injuries and problems.
At Sole Podiatry we can supply you with a wealth of knowledge about children’s shoes and how to correctly identify a good shoe.
Your 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.
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 pride ourselves on offering the highest quality podiatry care, and as a result, we are unable to offer bulk billing on the Chronic disease management plan (formally EPC). Our consultation fees apply to all visits, and a Medicare rebate can be issued to you on the spot with a valid EPC referral. There is a small out of pocket expense on all appointments.
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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