Chirokind & Rehabilitation Clinic focuses on maintaining health for people of all ages, helping patients pain and prevent disease.
Typically foot and ankle surgeries are related to fractures. There are cases where ligament reconstruction or arthroscopy may be required, however usually surgeries in this area of the body are as a result of a traumatic incident (e.g. contact injury or vehicle accident).
Foot & ankle surgeries require lengthy rehabilitation. You are often non-weight bearing or partial weight-bearing for a period of time, so may require use of mobility aids (e.g. crutches). This will usually be outlined by your surgeon, who will determine what type of surgery you require.
Physiotherapy for foot and ankle surgery is very important. If you do not restore your range of motion, muscle strength and motor control, you can be left with ongoing issues that can be problematic in the long run.
If you require Physiotherapy for foot or ankle surgery, book an appointment with one of our Physiotherapy team.
If you are private paying (i.e. paying for our services yourself or with your Private Health Fund) or covered by Work Cover, NDIS or a Home Care Package you DO NOT need a referral. If you are a DVA or Medicare patient, you will need a referral or EPC referral from a GP.
We sure do! Bring your private health insurance card with you and you can claim on the spot with our HICAPs machine. This means that you will only need to pay the gap at the time of your appointment.
Your initial appointment will involve a lengthy discussion about your concerns. Your therapist will then need to get some more information about your condition by performing some objective tests and getting some baseline measures. This enables for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to be formed. If time permits, you will start your treatment as well in the first session!
If you have had any scans or reports done in relation to your condition, it is really helpful if you can bring them with you. You should also bring or wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows access to the area of your body needing assessment and treatment.
Let us help you feel your best and be your best! Whether that be reducing pain, or getting back to elite level sport, we've got you covered.