Podiatry Clinic

Physiotherapy clinic

Providing assessment and treatment services for adults and children.

Based at Adelaide University’s City East, City West and Magill campuses, as well as our Elizabeth Health Clinic, podiatry services are provided by undergraduate podiatry students under the supervision of registered practicing podiatrists.

Clinical services include foot and lower limb assessment and treatment, biomechanics, sports injury, nail surgery and paediatric (children) services.

Appointments are essential. A medical practitioner referral isn’t required to access our services. 

Services

General podiatry

Treatment of lesions of the skin and nails, including corns, callus, and nail disorders

Treatment of infections (e.g. plantar warts)

Footcare and footwear education

Prevention and management of diabetes-related foot conditions

Foot health assessments to identify blood supply and nerve function status, and general health related to the feet.

Musculoskeletal

Foot and lower limb assessment (including for specific sports or activities)

Assessment and diagnosis of conditions leading to pain

Biomechanical/functional gait assessment

Custom foot or ankle/foot orthoses and prefabricated insoles.

Strength, stretching and conditioning

Footwear recommendations

Use of Shockwave or other modalities.

Podiatry for children

Our services are beneficial for:

  • Overall lower limb health
  • Flat feet
  • Foot or toe abnormalities (e.g., raised toes, curved feet)
  • Walking or running issues/dysfunction
  • Pigeon-toed’ or ‘bow-legs’
  • Footwear fitting concerns
  • Skin concerns/infections (e.g., warts)
  • Nail concerns/infections (e.g, ingrown toe nails).

Podiatry surgery

Do you suffer from ingrown toenails? Our nail surgery clinics offer an extended range of treatment options, under the direction of experienced Podiatrists including:

  • Ingrown toenail assessment and management
  • Partial toenail removal
  • Total toenail removal
  • Surgical management of warts.

Additional info 


Registered podiatrist services

We offer Podiatry services by fully qualified Podiatrists, specialising in paediatric podiatry. Our services are flexible and family-centred and may be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Rebates are also available via Medicare with a health plan referral, as well as private health cover. For more details on fees and to make an appointment, please feel free to contact the City West Clinic on 8302 0986.

TypeStandardConcession
Initial Consultation$20$10
Subsequent Consultation$15$10
Biomechanical Exam$20$10
Customised Orthosis*$170$160
Other

Other fees may apply for materials and products prescribed such as heel raises,

gait plates, and further modifications to orthotics.

*The cost for customised orthosis is paid in instalments over two appointments as per the following breakdown: 
$50 Foot scan/casting 
$20 Biomechanical Exam ($10 concession rate) 
$100 Dispense of Customised Orthosis (must be paid in full before orthotics are provided) 
Free First Review of Customised Orthosis following the dispense

Children service fees

All consultation fees are free of charge for children 14 years of age and under. Fees apply to products such as orthosis, heel raisers, gait plates, etc.

In addition to providing you with valuable client care, the service delivers quality clinical education to Adelaide University students – our next generation of healthcare professionals. Educated in state-of-the-art facilities, students gain invaluable practical experience and exposure to a wide range of client needs.

Telehealth is the use of telecommunications technology such as videoconferencing, telephone consultation and/or email to deliver long distance clinical services to client. Telehealth provides a solution that allows for clients and families to still have access to allied health support without having to attend in-person.

Telehealth appointments are available for physiotherapy, exercise physiology, podiatry and occupational therapy for children.

Please contact our friendly reception staff to book a telehealth appointment.

Location and contact details 


Address

Adelaide University City East campus  
Level 3 (Ground Floor), Centenary Building (Room C3-33)  
Corner of North Terrace and Frome Road  
Adelaide SA 5000

Telephone: (08) 8302 2269  
Fax: (08) 8302 1547 
Email:healthclinics.physio@adelaide.edu.au

Address
Adelaide University Health Clinic Elizabeth
26A Mark Road, Elizabeth South, South Australia

Phone: (08) 8302 3620
Fax: (08) 6149 0696
Email: healthclinics.elizabeth@adelaide.edu.au

Clinic days  
Monday – Friday 8am - 6pm*
*These are our general opening hours and may be subject to change daily.

Car parking  
The Elizabeth Health Clinic has a designated parking zone with free parking available to patients in the carpark located north of the clinic entrance and through the boom gates. A code is required to exit the carpark which can be obtained from our reception staff.