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The Latest in Podiatry and Orthotic Services

Benefit from advanced care of your foot and ankle pain. Qualified in orthotics and podiatry, Halls Head Podiatry is able to provide the latest treatment options.

Your treatment for your feet and ankle will be tailored to your needs in order to reduce pain and increase mobility. Including diabetic reviews and offering home visits for the elderly.

Bulk Billing from EPC Medicare Plans Only

Any medicare Enhanced Primary Care Plans from General Practitioners are
bulk billed. It is a large amount of patient/cliental billing thus far. Payments are
processed manually or electronically through medicare. Call 0401 323 690 or email
paulsekendy4@hotmail for enquires. It is preferred the referral is emailed a few
days before the appointment.

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Diagnosis and Examination

Clinical histories of complaints determine which examinations are required. Various
tests able to arranged through available services include nail analysis, x-ray,
ultrasound for more accurate results

Ingrown Nails

Painful ingrown toenails treated conservatively with various instruments.
Non-surgical techniques often have long term success with directions toward
maintaining a nail structure. ‘Save the nail’ where possible from surgery is best
interests of Paul’s skill set.

Manual / Massage Therapies & Dry Needling

Paul attained a relaxation certificate in massage in 2019. Main areas of previous
experience are back, hamstrings, calves and feet. Dry needling is able to ‘free’ sticky
painful muscle areas from feet to hip areas. A previous course has been completed
post graduate. Fees for massage are around $ 40 per half hour. It is a less expected
workload of the practise to be performed and it is best to text 0401 323 690 for
enquires or email paulsekendy4@hotmail.com. It is only available by appointment
(without a health fund rebate). Dry needling on the lower limb is rebatable.

Shoe Insole / Orthotic Services

Paul has extensive experience since 1994, as a student in custom made orthoses/orthotics fabrication by hand from plaster casts (with tools and machinery assisted). Scanning can also be used. These are made of flexible plastics or by 3D digital printed devices. They may be of benefit to treat a variety of Plantar Fascial pain/Plantar Fasciitis, Knee pain, Forefoot pain, Heel Pain, Achilles Tendinitis and General Foot Pain conditions.
Another option of mass produced/generic insoles costed at $60 per pair (private rebate code F267) may also be of benefit for above conditions. A variety of different rubberised styles are available for children and adults. The fee for custom orthoses is 2 x F221 ($195 each) for a total of $390 with a typical private health rebate of $240 (if covered). Private fees are $75 initial and $56 return visit. All Enhanced Primary Care plans are bulk billed, working or non-working persons.

Home Visits

Home visits have been performed extensively in Paul’s career. Fees and charges are
dependent on distance travelled. Only local areas serviced at the moment. Contact
to arrange. Currently available.

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living your best foot-pain free life!