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# Feet 4 Life

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- [Home](https://feet4life.com.au/) - Feet 4 Life Podiatry in Gardenvale At Feet 4 Life we are committed to getting each and every patient the best possible treatment outcome. Our Podiatrists take the time to do a thorough assessment of you and your feet, so we not only treat your foot pain, but identify all contributing factors to your pain,
- [Contact](https://feet4life.com.au/contact/) - Contact Us Telephone: 03 9596 8418 Fax: 03 9596 0346 Email: info@feet4life.com.au Website: www.feet4life.com.au Opening Hours: Mondays: 9:00am to 5:30pm Tuesdays: 8:30am to 5:30pm Wednesdays: 9:00am to 5:30pm Thursdays: 9:00am to 4:00pm Fridays: 9:00am to 4:30pm Alternate Saturdays: 8:30am to 1:00pm Location: 137 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale VIC 3185 Street Parking: Free 2 hour (southern side
- [FAQ's](https://feet4life.com.au/faqs/) - FAQ's Do I need a referral? If you are a private patient you DO NOT need a referral letter to be treated by our podiatrists. However if you are on an Enhanced Primary Care program you will need a written referral from your GP. Or if you are a veteran you will need a D904 podiatry referral
- [Our Team](https://feet4life.com.au/our-team/) - Our Team Dr Kathryn Nicol – Principal Podiatrist and Practice Owner Kathryn started Feet 4 Life due to her passion for providing good quality podiatry care. Her interest in feet and legs started with years of ballet and dance. In the winter months she loves to snowboard and summertime prefers to be outdoors running or
- [3 Steps to Foot Pain Relief](https://feet4life.com.au/3-steps-to-foot-pain-relief/) - 3 Steps to Foot Pain Relief Feet 4 Life would like to offer new patients a special package, to help you get back to the sport and activities you love with pain free feet and legs. Do your feet hurt when you are playing sport? Are you worried about your foot health and alignment of
- [New Patients](https://feet4life.com.au/new-patients/) - New Patient Offer Feet 4 Life would like to offer new patients a special package, to help you look after your feet and get you back to activity and feeling comfortable in those shoes you love. Are you worried about your foot health or simply unable to care for your feet properly? Have you got
- [Booking](https://feet4life.com.au/booking/)
- [Shockwave Therapy](https://feet4life.com.au/shockwave-therapy/) - Shockwave Therapy Shockwave therapy is a great adjunct treatment that can help to reduce pain for chronic soft tissue conditions including, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, Shin Splints and iliotibial band (ITB) friction syndrome or to assist with pain management. The Dolarcast Radial Shockwave Therapy is world leading and a research proven
- [Heel Pain](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/heel-pain/) - Heel Pain Heel pain may include pain under the bottom of the heel, around the outside of the heel or even up the back of the heel. This may be caused by a number of conditions including Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, fat pad impingement, heel spurs or nerve impingement. It is very common in middle
- [Plantar Fasciitis/Arch & Heel Pain](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/plantar-fasciitisarch-heel-pain/) - Plantar Fasciitis/Arch & Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions that we see at Feet 4 life Podiatry. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band which connects your heel bone to your toes by holding up your arch. Repetitive micro-tears and inflammation around the heel cause damage and subsequent
- [Achilles Injuries](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/achilles-injuries/) - Achilles Injuries Achilles tendonitis is a very common condition seen in active sports people, children and middle age-men and women. Achilles tendonitis, as the name suggests is acute inflammation of the Achilles tendon which runs down the back of the leg and attaches to the back of the heel bone. This may become sore due
- [Severes Disease](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/severes-disease/) - Severs disease This is a condition which occurs during growth spurts that affects the back of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon inserts. The heel can become painful with pressure, running, jumping. It is particularly prevalent in the 8-14 year old age group and common in sports like football and soccer. Severs Disease is
- [Running Injuries](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/running-injuries/) - Running Injuries Running is a fantastic way to keep fit and healthy and pain should not be a normal part of this. Running places approximately 2.5 times more force through your foot and leg joints than walking. This puts your bones and soft tissue structures on repeated trauma and stress. It is no wonder that
- [Podiatry Services](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/) - Podiatry Services General Podiatry Orthotics Biomechanical Assessments Heel Pain Childrens Feet Diabetes Nail Surgery Wart Treatments Dry Needling Hi Tech Video Gait Analysis
- [Clinic Information](https://feet4life.com.au/clinic-information/) - Clinic Information At Feet 4 Life, we see all types of foot problems and are happy to service all age groups. We take DVA patients (who require a GP referral), Work Safe and TAC clients. We offer a discount for people with a health care or pensioner concession card. For people with private health insurance
- [Wart Treatments](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/wart-treatments/) - Wart Treatments Verrucae Pedis or more commonly known as ‘plantar warts,’ are often painful lesions that appear on the sole of the foot. They can appear as a ‘cauliflower’ cluster of raised callus or can be singular callused lesions with a central black dot. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) entering the
- [Warts/Verrucae Pedis](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/wartsverrucae-pedis/) - Verrucae Pedis/ Plantar Warts Verrucae Pedis or more commonly known as ‘plantar warts,’ are often painful lesions that appear on the sole of the foot. They can appear as a ‘cauliflower’ cluster of raised callus or can be singular callused lesions with a central black dot. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV)
- [Fungal Infections](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/fungal-infections/) - Fungal Infections Fungal infections are caused by microscopic fungi which can appear throughout the body but in particular on the skin of the feet (Tinea Pedis) and on the toe nails (Onychomycosis). Itchy, red, scaly and flaky toes and soles of the feet may indicate Tinea Pedis. Onychomycosis can cause unsightly yellow and ‘cheesy’ nail
- [Ingrown Toenails](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/ingrown-toenails/) - Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails occur when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh around the nail. This common condition can cause pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect your big toe but can also affect the lesser toes. They are often the result of poor cutting
- [Nail Surgery](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/nail-surgery/) - Nail Surgery Surgical procedures are commonly performed by our skilled podiatrists to treat recurrent toe nail problems. If a nail continues to in grow, nail surgery may be required to reduce the risk of infection and to relieve the pain. This allows the nail to be reshaped and prevents it growing into the skin permanently.
- [Diabetes](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/diabetes/) - Diabetes and your feet Do you have diabetes? Have you been recently diagnosed with diabetes? It is highly recommended by health professionals that you undergo a full diabetes foot examination every 6-12 months. This is a pain-free ease of mind examination which keeps your feet functional, pain free and healthy. Diabetes does not have to
- [Childrens Feet](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/childrens-feet/) - Childrens Feet Children’s feet and limbs are constantly changing, rotating and developing from birth to adolescence. It is important that your child is able to walk and run correctly, without excessive tripping, falling and without pain. Children’s foot problems can range from growth issues where muscles and tendons can pull on bones, skin and toenail
- [Biomechanical Assessments](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/biomechanical-assessments/) - Biomechanical Assessment A biomechanical assessment involves an in-depth and thorough examination of how your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons move. This helps our podiatrist to determine what is hurting and why. An assessment will include a hip, knee, ankle, forefoot and toe assessment non-weight bearing and then standing. Gait analysis is conducted through the use
- [Orthotics](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/orthotics/) - Orthotics Foot orthoses are specially designed insoles to support, align and improve the function of the foot and lower limb, reducing tissue and joint stress. They can be customised for different activities and different footwear. There are many different types, some for cushioning and pressure relief, and others for motion control and foot posture. Some
- [General Podiatry](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/general-podiatry/) - General Podiatry Podiatry encompasses a range of foot health conditions and can relate to lower leg, knee, hip and back problems. Long and thick nails, callus, corns and pressure areas are very common reasons for consulting our podiatrists. These general foot health issues can be managed by our podiatrists on a regular basis and include
- [Hi Tech Video Gait Analysis Software](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/hi-tech-video-gait-analysis-software/) - Hi Tech Video Gait Analysis Software A biomechanical assessment involves an in-depth and thorough examination of how your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons move. This helps our podiatrist to determine what is hurting and why. Gait analysis is conducted through the use of video footage taken of you walking and running which allows the podiatrist
- [Conditions](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/) - Conditions Plantar Fasciitis/Arch & Heel Pain Running Injuries Achilles Injuries Severes Disease Ingrown Toenails Callus and Corns Fungal Infections Warts/Verrucae Pedis Stress fractures
- [Callus and Corns](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/callus-and-corns/) - Callus and Corns The skin is the largest organ system and his highly active fulfilling many functions. Skin has many layers comprised of three main sections called your epidermis, dermis and epidermal-dermis junction. Your skin is constantly shedding the top layer through a natural cycle of 28-70 days. This cycle however can get disturbed by
- [Dry Needling](https://feet4life.com.au/podiatry-services/dry-needling/) - Dry Needling Have you got foot or leg pain? Do you have tight muscles? Should you be stretching more? Sometimes foot and leg pain, such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis, is caused by tight muscles higher up in the legs such as your calves, hamstrings and gluteals. Dry needling is a way to lengthen
- [Stress fractures](https://feet4life.com.au/conditions/stress-fractures/) - Stress fractures Stress fractures are a tiny hair line crack in the bone caused by repeated high impact trauma from activities such as running and jumping. There is either increased force on normal and healthy bone or normal force on unhealthy or weak bones. Stress fractures are a serious and debilitating condition which is often

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