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General Podiatry

Professional General Podiatry Care

If you have painful corns, ingrown toenails, cracked heels, or just want regular foot care, our experienced team at Melton Foot Clinic and Bacchus Marsh Foot Clinic can help. We offer podiatry services for all ages and focus on keeping you comfortable, mobile, and pain-free with treatment and ongoing support.

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Expert General Podiatry Services in Melton & Bacchus Marsh

Your feet support you every day, but it’s easy to forget about them until pain or discomfort starts to get in the way. At Melton Foot Clinic and Bacchus Marsh Foot Clinic, our trained podiatrists offer professional, evidence-based care for many common foot and lower limb issues.

We have looked after the local community for years, so we understand the foot health needs of children, adults, seniors, athletes, workers, and people living with conditions like diabetes. Our aim is to find the cause of your symptoms, treat them effectively, and help you avoid future issues.

If you need help with nail care, calluses, painful corns, diabetic foot checks, or shoe advice, our team is here for you. We provide quality podiatry care in a friendly, professional setting.

General Podiatry

What is General Podiatry?

General podiatry involves diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing common problems with your feet, nails, and lower legs. Seeing a podiatrist regularly can ease pain, keep your feet healthy, help you move better, and lower your risk of future issues.

Our podiatrists listen to your concerns and create a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and health goals.

What's Included in General Podiatry Treatment?

During a general podiatry appointment, you might receive:

Professional nail cutting and filing
Treatment and management of ingrown toenails
Removal of painful corns
Debridement of calluses
Removal of dry, cracked skin
Diagnosis of skin and nail conditions

Treatment planning for ongoing foot concerns
Footwear assessment and personalised footwear advice
Routine diabetic foot assessments
Preventative foot care and education

We tailor every treatment to your needs to help you feel more comfortable, ease pain, and keep your feet healthy over time.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Our skilled podiatrists often help patients with:

Ingrown toenails
Thickened nails
Fungal nail infections (Onychomycosis)
Athlete's foot (Tinea Pedis)
Corns and calluses
Dry, cracked heels
Heel pain

General foot discomfort
Skin infections
Nail trauma
Diabetic foot concerns
Pressure-related foot pain
Footwear-related issues

If you are not sure whether you need podiatry care, our team can check your feet and suggest the best way to help.

General Podiatry for All Ages

At Melton Foot Clinic and Bacchus Marsh Foot Clinic, we proudly care for patients of every age. Our clinics regularly treat:

Young children
Teenagers
Working adults
Seniors
People living with diabetes
Active individuals and athletes

If you are not sure whether you need podiatry care, our team can check your feet and suggest the best way to help.

Children's Podiatry Care

Yes, we offer a comprehensive range of podiatry services for children, from toddlers to teens. Our podiatrists have extensive experience supporting young patients’ unique needs. We assess foot growth, walking patterns, and alignment to detect issues early.

Moreover, we treat nail problems, skin conditions, and other common childhood foot concerns. Early diagnosis and personalised care can help prevent small issues from becoming lifelong problems.

What Happens During Your First Appointment?

At your first visit, we want to help you understand your foot health as clearly as possible. Here is what usually happens during an appointment:

Medical & Lifestyle Assessment
We begin by discussing the following:
- Your medical history
- Current medications
- Previous foot problems
- Daily activities
- Occupation
- Exercise and sporting activities
By learning about your overall health, we can find out what might be causing your symptoms.
Discussion of Your Symptoms
We will ask questions about:
- When your pain started
- What makes it better or worse
- Previous treatments
- Your goals for treatment
This helps us figure out exactly what’s causing your discomfort.
Comprehensive Physical Examination
Depending on your needs, your checkup may include:
- Skin and nail examination
- Vascular assessment (blood circulation)
- Neurological assessment (nerve function)
- Biomechanical assessment
- Foot posture assessment
- Walking and gait analysis
- Muscle strength testing
- Joint range of motion assessment
If additional information is required, we may recommend diagnostic imaging or other medical investigations.
Diagnosis & Personalised Treatment Plan
After your assessment, your podiatrist will explain your diagnosis. Together, you will create a treatment plan customised to your needs and long-term foot health.

Diabetic Foot Assessments

Foot care is an essential part of diabetes management. At our clinics, we offer thorough foot assessments for people with diabetes. These help us spot any risks early and lower the chance of serious problems.

For patients with diabetes:

During your first visit, we will do a full foot assessment.
At each regular appointment, we will also check your feet.
We recommend a full diabetic review every year, or more often if you are at higher risk.

By checking your feet regularly, we can catch changes in circulation, nerve problems, pressure spots, wounds, and other issues before they become serious.

Fungal Nail & Skin Infection Treatment

Our podiatrists diagnose and create treatment plans for common fungal infections, such as:

Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)

Treatment options may include topical or oral medications chosen for your specific infection. We also offer advice on hygiene and suggest changes to your footwear to help you get better results. We will talk with you about long-term steps to help prevent fungal infections from coming back.

Ingrown Toenail & Nail Surgery

Most ingrown toenails can be treated during regular podiatry visits, but if the problem keeps coming back or is very severe, nail surgery might be needed. We provide nail surgery when it is the right choice for your situation.

This includes procedures such as the following:

Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA)
Total Nail Avulsion (TNA)

Your podiatrist will talk with you about all the possible treatments and decide if nail surgery is the best option for you.

How Often Should You See a Podiatrist?

The frequency of appointments depends on your individual needs. For many patients requiring ongoing maintenance, appointments are typically recommended every 6 to 10 weeks.

Seeing your podiatrist regularly can help you:

Prevent painful nail problems
Control calluses and corns
Monitor diabetic foot health
Detect issues before they worsen
Maintain comfortable, healthy feet year-round

Your podiatrist will suggest how often you should come in, based on your foot health and what you want to achieve.

Home Visit Podiatry Services

For patients who are unable to attend the clinic, we also offer professional home visit podiatry services.

Home visits are available throughout:

Melton
Melton West
Melton South
Bacchus Marsh
Maddingley
Hopetoun Park
Toolern Vale
Weir Views
Rockbank
Thornhill Park

Brookfield
Kurunjang
Harkness
Darley
Long Forest
Coimadai
Cobblebank
Plumpton
Woodlea
Aintree

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Medicare & CCMP Podiatry Rebates

If you are eligible, you might be able to claim Medicare rebates for podiatry treatment with a Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP) referral from your GP.

Under Medicare:

You will need a valid CCMP referral from your GP.
Eligible patients can claim up to five Medicare-funded podiatry visits per calendar year.
A CCMP referral stays valid for 18 months.

If you are not sure if you are eligible, our team is here to explain the process and answer any questions you have.

Trusted Local Podiatry Care

For years, Melton Foot Clinic and Bacchus Marsh Foot Clinic have supported local families with professional and caring podiatry services.

At our Main Street clinic, we provide patients from Bacchus Marsh, Darley, Maddingley, and Hopetoun Park with quality podiatry care. Our experienced team provides custom treatment plans to address your specific foot health needs.

Our team can help with everything from routine nail care and diabetic foot management to children's podiatry and nail surgery. We are dedicated to helping you move comfortably and confidently every day.

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