Podiatrist for Burwood East

Foot and ankle care for Burwood East residents

Patients from Burwood East see us for a wide range of issues – from long-running heel or forefoot pain, to nail and skin problems, to diabetes-related foot concerns. We treat children, adults and older patients, and tailor the plan to your work, sport and general health.

The clinic is a short drive from Burwood East via Burwood Highway and Springvale Road or Canterbury Road, with parking around Brentford Square and ground-floor access.

Common problems we see from Burwood East

Typical reasons Burwood East patients attend Lefort Podiatry include:

• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis that is slow to settle
• Achilles tendon pain and tight calves
• Ball-of-foot pain, including Morton’s neuroma and metatarsalgia
• Ankle pain following sprains or repeated “rolling” of the ankle
• Thick, misshapen or fungal toenails
• Ingrown toenails that repeatedly become sore or infected
• Corns, callus and painful hard skin on the soles or toes
• Plantar warts on weight-bearing areas
• Diabetic and high-risk feet needing ongoing review
• Children’s foot posture, growth and walking concerns

Depending on the diagnosis, management may involve load changes, footwear advice, exercise programs and specific treatments such as orthotics, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, dry needling, PACT fungal nail therapy, nail surgery, wart treatment and diabetic foot care.

Treatment options close to Burwood East

After a clinical assessment, we may recommend one or more of the following:

• Custom or prefabricated orthotics to improve how the foot loads and functions
• Radial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT) for persistent heel and tendon problems
• Class IV laser therapy for selected soft tissue, joint and nerve-related pain
• Injection therapies for suitable tendon and nerve conditions
• Dry needling where overworked muscles and trigger points are contributing
• Minor nail surgery for recurrent ingrown toenails
• PACT fungal nail therapy for fungal nails
• Plantar wart treatment for painful or long-standing warts
• Diabetic foot care and risk monitoring
• General foot care for nails, corns, callus and skin issues

We outline likely benefits, limitations and expected timeframes so you can make an informed decision about any treatment offered.

Why Burwood East patients choose Lefort Podiatry

• Over 30 years of podiatry experience
• Diagnosis-led, evidence-based care
• Plain,