Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Sharp or aching pain beneath the heel when getting out of bed or after prolonged standing. We assess tissue overload, foot posture, and calf mechanics to build a targeted recovery plan.
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Symptom & Condition Directory
Foot & Lower-Limb Conditions We Treat
You do not need to know the medical name for your pain before visiting us. Browse by symptom or condition below to understand what may be causing your discomfort and how we assess it.
Ingrown Toenails
Painful, inflamed, or recurrently ingrown toenails treated gently in-clinic—from conservative nail edge clearing to permanent Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) under local anaesthetic.
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Achilles & Tendon Pain
Stiffness, thickening, or pain at the back of the heel or ankle during walking and running. Managed with progressive tendon loading, shockwave therapy, and footwear modification.
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Sports & Running Injuries
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), forefoot overload, neuromas, and ankle instability assessed with gait mechanics and structured return-to-run rehabilitation.
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Children’s Foot Concerns
Calm, reassuring paediatric assessments for Sever’s disease (growth-plate heel pain), in-toeing, toe-walking, flat feet, and kids who tire or trip during sport and play.
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Diabetic Foot Assessments
Comprehensive neurovascular screening (Doppler ultrasound circulation checks and protective nerve testing), pressure offloading, and safe skin/nail maintenance with GP reports.
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Corns, Calluses & Nail Care
Sterile, comfortable clinical care for painful corns, hard callus build-up, cracked heels, plantar warts, and thickened or fungal toenails—no referral needed.
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Flat Feet & Gait Issues
Evidence-based evaluation of symptomatic flat feet, high arches, posterior tibial tendon overload, and lower-limb alignment driving foot, ankle, or knee fatigue.
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Clinical Guidance
When Should You Have Foot Pain Assessed?
Many lower-limb conditions respond significantly faster when assessed early—before compensatory walking patterns create secondary ankle, shin, or knee strain.
- Pain lasting more than 7–14 days that does not settle with rest or supportive footwear.
- First-step morning pain in your heel or Achilles tendon when getting out of bed.
- Signs of nail inflammation or infection such as redness, swelling, warmth, or tenderness along the toe edge.
- Any new foot concern if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or reduced protective sensation.
Not Sure Which Condition Fits?
You Don’t Need a Diagnosis Before Booking
Patients regularly visit us simply knowing where their foot hurts or what activities trigger the discomfort. During your initial consultation, Dr Sumit Arvind performs a structured clinical examination to identify the underlying cause and explain it in plain English.
Common Questions
Questions About Foot Pain & Podiatry
Do I need an X-ray or ultrasound before my first appointment?
No. Most foot and ankle conditions can be diagnosed clinically during your initial consultation. If you already have prior X-rays or ultrasound reports, please bring them along. If diagnostic imaging is clinically indicated, Dr Sumit Arvind can refer you directly for foot and ankle X-rays or ultrasound.
Can you treat my symptom during the very first consultation?
Yes. Whenever clinically safe and appropriate—such as gentle relief for an ingrown toenail, corn/callus debridement, offloading padding, strapping, or starting a targeted rehabilitation plan—treatment begins during your initial consultation.
Do I need a GP referral to book an appointment?
No referral is required for private bookings or Private Health Insurance claims. You only need a GP referral if you are claiming a Medicare rebate under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) / Chronic Disease Management plan or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) arrangement.