Orthotic Therapy
Podiatry Mackay offers activity-specific custom orthotics to make your feet comfortable in whatever you do. Orthotics are custom designed insoles made and are used to improve, support or correct your foot posture.
Diabetic Footcare
Diabetics are more susceptible to infection and it is recommended that you visit a podiatrist annually to monitor your feet and, provide general nail and skincare advice and guidance.
Foot Mobilisation Therapy
Helping a range of foot problems, Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT) is a technique that improves the function and alignment of the foot through gentle mobilisation in conjunction with exercises.
Gait Assessments
Through state-of-the-art software, receive an evaluation of your walking or running gait variations that may be responsible for your foot or ankle injury.
Running Technique Retraining
Whether you’re wanting to get into running or it’s a lifelong passion, correct running techniques are essential for keeping your feet in top running condition.
Children's Footcare
Good feet health is especially important in our little ones! From taking their first steps to playing sports to growing up healthy and strong, book your child in for an appointment to make sure they’re on track.
Strapping & Padding
Help current injuries heal better or keep old injuries from rearing their ugly head when undertaking any exercise or physical activity with the help of our strapping and padding services.
Footwear Advice
We understand that selecting the right footwear is not just about the fit and suitability for your foot, it’s about making sure you feel and look your best.
Footwear Modifications
Got a favourite pair of shoes that *might* not be the best for your feet, but you just can’t bear to part with them? Bring them in for a modification consult!
Dry Needling
This technique releases myofascial trigger points with fine needles – which sounds scary, but it really isn’t – and the benefits can be experienced immediately.
MLS Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy can improve the quality of your life! Safe, non-invasive and painless!
Laser Therapy can help with painful conditions accompanied by swelling or inflammation. The cells of ligaments, tendons and muscles that come into contact with the laser, repair themselves faster.
Podosmart & Parotec
Podosmart movement analysis system assesses the function of the individual in the everyday environment. Assessments can be carried out in a wide variety of footwear and provides feedback on walking and running gait.
Our ParoTec in shoe pressure measurement system has the ability to measure plantar pressures while walking. This enables us to offload the area with great accuracy, with positive treatment outcomes.
Paraffin Wax Bath
Paraffin wax is a natural emollient, helping make skin supple and soft. When applied to the skin, it adds moisture and continues to boost the moisture levels of the skin after the treatment is complete.
It may be helpful in relieving pain in the feet of people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and other joint mobility issues. It acts like a form of heat therapy and can help increase blood flow, relax muscles and decrease joint stiffness.
Onyfix Nail Correction System
The Onyfix nail correction system is a versatile and innovative product that enables completely painless treatment of almost all forms of involuted and ingrown toenails.
Your Podiatrist adapts the system individually and fixes it to your nail, which is then brought back into its natural shape as it grows. The whole process is pain-free, during application and throughout the entire treatment!
-Pain-free treatment
-Rapid pain alleviation
-Corrects the nail through physiological nail growth
-Effective without exerting force on the nail
-Combinable and individually adaptable system
-Effectiveness confirmed by a study
-Particularly suitable for those with diabetes
-No restrictions on patient activities (incl. swimming/sauna)
-Nail polish can still be used