Podiatrists

Podiatrists are University-trained health professionals who specialise in the diagnosis & treatment of lower limb problems. Due to everyday activity, we place great demand on our legs & feet, & consequently injury may result. Common presenting problems include heel & foot pain, knee & shin pain, Achilles tendonitis & ankle instability. Dress Shoe & sports footwear advice can be beneficial.

Computerised Gait assessment is used here at the clinic to assess gait & prescribe orthotics. This system allows for accurate assessment of your feet as you use them – that is in standing & walking.
The podiatrist also manages General Footcare for example ingrown toenails, cracked heels & corns – encompassing what used to be called Chiropody.

Mandy Cheales – Podiatrist

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) from QUT, Mandy has been working in a podiatric capacity at a variety of clinics across Brisbane. This exposure has given her a broad range of skills and developed special interests.

Mandy has a special interest in biomechanics, sports injuries & the diagnosis & the management of lower limb problems utilizing the prescription, adjustment & fitting of orthoses. Our podiatrists & physiotherapists advocate the early management & prevention of bunions due to flat feet & footwear including relevant footwear advice.

Mandy's interest in paediatric foot conditions and the prevention of foot conditions in children includes screening assessments and footwear advice as well as orthotic prescription.

Mandy is experienced in the management of foot conditions that occur with chronic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis & osteoarthritis. Her approach to chronic diseases emphasizes education, early intervention & prevention of complications.

Mandy is highly skilled in procedures to manage general foot care for example cracked heels, fungal & bacterial foot infections, ingrown toenails, calluses & corns - encompassing what used to be called Chiropody. Nail surgery, wound & ulcer management & the management of risk in the diabetic foot are also common conditions for podiatric management.

Mandy believes that each patient is different and that their treatment programme should reflect this. She is also an advocate for multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, helping people achieve optimum quality of life.