Gold Coast Podiatry Services

We have a range of services to suit you and your family's needs. Whether you are training for a marathon or simply wanting to walk pain free, we can get you there.

Foot And Leg Pain

A Biomechanical Assessment is an in depth appointment to ascertain the reason for your foot and leg pain. For parents, you may start to notice your child "walks funny" and that is also a good time to bring them in for evaluation.

We take a full history, assess your body structure, your muscle strength and joint range of motion, perform a video gait analysis (watch and record the way you walk) and distinguish exactly where your pain is. Using all the information gathered from the various tests, we will be able to diagnose your condition and devise a treatment plan specifically for you. 

Patient undergoing stretching and strengthening exercises
Some of the treatment options we offer include:
  • Custom Orthotics
  • Footwear advice
  • Custom Footwear Modifications
  • Padding and Strapping
  • Dry Needling
  • Stretching and Strengthening Exercises 
  • Shockwave Therapy

This sort of appointment is packed full of information and it is advised that you wear shorts so that we can see exactly what is going on with your feet and lower limb. We also recommend bringing your shoes with you.

Sarah performing initial diagnosis
Foot undergoing bio-mechanical assessment
Sarah operating the orthema software

Some of the Common Conditions Treated

  • Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
  • Heel spurs
  • Children’s foot and leg problems
  • Arch pain
  • Flat feet
  • Pronated feet (feet that roll in) and Supinated feet (feet that roll out)
  • Pain in ball of foot - Morton's Neuroma, Bursitis, Sesamoiditis
  • Midfoot pain
  • Arthritis
  • Bunions
  • Ankle pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Calf pain and tears
  • Leg length difference
  • Shin splints
  • Sever's disease
  • Knee pain (Patellofemoral pain or patella tendinopathy)
  • Hip and lower back pain

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Nail And Skin Care

Our feet carry us through life. We stand and walk on them all day long. So it's no wonder they are subject to some significant wear and tear. Don't suffer with unsightly nails or sore feet, come and see us today.

Foot undergoing nail cleaning

Some of the Common Conditions Treated

  • Ingrown toenails 
  • Fungal/discoloured toenails
  • Thickened toenails
  • Corns
  • Callus
  • Cracked heels
  • Dry feet
  • Plantar warts
  • Foot ulcers/wounds
  • Diabetic assessments
  • Nerve and blood flow examinations
  • Footwear advice
  • Education on self-care and preventative treatment

These conditions if left untreated, can worsen over time, can cause a lot of pain, can lead to compensation patterns in the way you walk or can lead to infection. Regular appointments with your Podiatrist can prevent many foot complications.

Ingrown Toenail Surgery

Ingrown Toenail Surgery

Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful. Some ingrown toenails can be conservatively managed with regular Podiatry care. However, if they are constantly getting infected, recurring too often or causing too much pain, nail surgery is a quick, easy and permanent solution to stop the ingrown nail from ever recurring.

We perform this surgery in our clinic under local anaesthesia. We take a small slither of nail from the base of the nail bed and apply a chemical called phenol to prohibit that small slither of nail from growing back. It's a quick procedure; finished in under an hour. We get great results from this surgery which allows you to get back on your feet faster, doing the things you love - pain free!

Children’s Podiatry

Children's feet are constantly growing and changing. During this growth stage, pain and problems can occur. If you’re concerned about your child’s feet, it is important that you get them looked at early on to prevent any long term issues or injuries. At Sarah Sweeney Podiatry, we accurately diagnose and treat your child’s condition in a fun and relaxed environment. Whether your child has pain, you’re concerned about the way they’re walking or you’re looking to prevent future complications, we can help.

Foot with little faces on toes

Some of the Common Conditions Treated

  • Sever’s disease (Heel pain)
  • Achilles pain
  • Ankle pain
  • Flat feet
  • Pronated feet (feet that roll in)
  • In-toeing (pigeon toed)
  • Out-toeing
  • Walking on tip-toes
  • Osgood-Schlatter’s disease
  • Knock-knees
  • Sports injuries
  • Leg length difference
  • Tripping or falling
  • Growing pains
  • Clawed toes
  • Bunions
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Warts

There is no problem too small and it is never too early to bring your child in for a check up.

Shockwave Therapy

Our Hope Island clinic on the Gold Coast uses the best Shockwave machine on the market, the EMS DolorClast® machine. It is a fast, non invasive and safe treatment that uses advanced technology to enable your body to create a natural healing response. According to studies, EMS Shockwave provides up to 200% higher energy density than similar products. It has three times the power of other shockwave machines. Clinically, we are seeing amazing results with this machine.

Shockwave Therapy EMS

The most common conditions we treat with EMS Shockwave include:

  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Heel Pain
  • Calf Pain
  • Arch Pain
  • Shin splints
  • Ball of Foot
  • Plantar Plate Tear
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Bunion Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Painful trigger

How does EMS Shockwave work?
Shockwave can help you in many ways and is designed to:

  • Boost blood flow and stimulate the growth of new blood vessels to aid in tissue remodelling and healing
  • Improve tissue repair by releasing molecules that lessen pain and inflammation
  • Lessen pain by activating neural networks
  • Release trigger points

Is shockwave therapy safe?

Shockwave is safe especially when compared to surgical alternatives and approved by the FDA and the TGA. There is no chance of infection because it is non-invasive which means it does not penetrate the skin. Your podiatrist will always determine whether Shockwave is appropriate for you before suggesting it as a course of treatment.

Moon Boot Fitting

A CAM walker (moon boot) is a brace designed to immobilise and offload the foot or ankle after a fracture or soft tissue injury. The moon boot needs to be worn for approximately 6-8 weeks for a broken bone and 1-2 weeks for a soft tissue injury.

Moon Boot Illustration

Some of the Common Conditions Treated

  • Foot and ankle fractures
  • Ankle injuries and sprains
  • Plantar Fascia tears
  • Achilles Tendon tears
  • Muscle and tendon tears
  • Chronic foot pain
  • Ongoing Plantar Fasciitis pain
  • Pain that is so sore, you cannot walk

Your Podiatrist will make sure the moon boot fits you correctly, give you advice on how to wear the moon boot and give you some exercises to maintain your ankle and foot range of motion.

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