Podiatrist Applecross

Podiatry for heel, foot and ankle pain at 757 Canning Highway, Applecross. If your first steps out of bed are the worst part of the morning, a podiatrist can assess what’s going on and talk you through a plan.

Book a podiatry appointment online or call Applecross on (08) 6311 7646.

When to see a podiatrist

People often come in when:

  • heel pain is worst with those first few steps in the morning, or after sitting for a while
  • the foot, ankle or shin flares when they run, walk the river loop or stand at work
  • an old ankle sprain still feels unstable, or the ball of the foot aches in certain shoes
  • they want a clear look at footwear, training load, or whether orthotics might help

If your pain followed a fall, you can’t put weight through the foot, or you have a rapidly swelling joint, start with a GP or emergency care rather than booking podiatry first.

What podiatry may help with

Heel pain and plantar fasciitis

Plantar heel pain is one of the more common reasons people look for a podiatrist in Applecross. Care often looks at load, footwear and simple strength work you can do at home. Taping or orthotics may be part of that plan for some people, not everyone. Our article on plantar fasciitis and heel pain explains this in plain English.

Sports, running and training

Shin pain, Achilles irritation, ankle sprains and overuse problems in runners, footballers and gym-goers all sit in podiatry territory. A podiatrist can look at how you stand, walk or run and how your shoes are holding up, then suggest changes that fit the way you actually train. See our guides to shin splints and Achilles tendinitis.

Ankle and forefoot pain

Ongoing pain after a sprain, discomfort in the ball of the foot, or toe problems that change how you walk are also things we assess.

Footwear and orthotics

A podiatry assessment can look at how your shoes suit your feet and your week, whether that’s work shoes or the pair you run in. Orthotics may help some people as part of a broader plan that also includes strengthening and load changes. Your podiatrist will explain whether they’re likely to suit you. There’s no assumption that you need them.

What to expect at your appointment

A first visit is a conversation and a hands-on look at your feet, not a rush to a set treatment. We’ll usually:

  1. Talk through the history. When it started, what aggravates it, the shoes you wear, your work and training, and any previous injuries or scans.
  2. Assess how you move. A look at your feet and ankles, and how you stand, walk and, if it’s relevant, run.
  3. Explain and plan. What we think is going on, what you can do yourself, and which options may help in your case.

Please bring the shoes you wear most often, including your runners or sport shoes, any current orthotics, and any scans or reports you already have.

Podiatry as part of a team

Foot pain often connects to the knee, hip or lower back, and the reverse can be true as well. At Beyond Health Applecross, podiatry sits alongside chiropractic care in the same clinic, with physiotherapy available at Osborne Park. Your practitioners can work together when that helps. See our services and team pages for more.

Not sure whether you need a podiatrist, a chiropractor or a physio? Call us and we’ll help you book the more suitable first appointment. A free chiro or physio screening, if that’s a better starting point, is a short chat and a few simple movement checks. It isn’t treatment, and there’s no obligation to continue.

Finding us in Applecross

Beyond Health Applecross
757 Canning Highway, Applecross WA 6153
Phone: (08) 6311 7646

We’re on Canning Highway, close to Canning Bridge, and convenient if you live or work in Applecross, Mount Pleasant, Ardross, Attadale or Booragoon. Directions for all our clinics are on the contact page.

Applecross podiatry FAQs

What does a podiatrist treat?

Podiatrists assess and manage conditions of the feet, ankles and lower limbs. That can include heel pain, sports and overuse injuries, ankle problems after a sprain, and questions about footwear or orthotics.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Bring the shoes you wear most often, your sport or running shoes, any current orthotics, and any relevant scans or reports.

Do I need orthotics?

Not everyone does. Orthotics may help some people as part of a plan that also includes strengthening, footwear changes and adjusting how much load your feet are taking. Your podiatrist will talk that through with you.

How do I book podiatry at Applecross?

You can book online or call (08) 6311 7646. Online booking is set up for Applecross podiatry, so you don’t need to wade through every service at every clinic.

Can I see a chiropractor at the same clinic?

Yes. Chiropractic care is also available at our Applecross clinic. If your assessment suggests that another service may suit you better, we’ll say so and help you book the right person.

Book a podiatry appointment

Book online or call Applecross on (08) 6311 7646.

Information on this page is general in nature. Everyone’s different, and individual results vary. Please see a registered health professional for advice about your situation.