Foot Mobilisation
Foot mobilisation and manipulation is a specific assessment and treatment tool to determine areas of joint restriction within the foot and ankle complex. By determining the patterns of movement, it is then possible to gently mobilise or manipulate the area to restore a normal range of unrestricted motion.
If the joint restriction is long-standing, there can often be poor muscular control, or ligament damage. These factors are taken into consideration as your podiatrist begins to restore function.
Mobilisation can sometimes be used as an alternative to orthotic therapy. Many clients choose to not wear orthoses at all, or only wear them for some of the time. In these situations, the use of manipulation and exercises to strengthen the foot can be a very effective combination.
Our podiatrists are happy to look at combinations of treatments to provide our clients with the best possible outcomes. This can mean an initial block of appointments to restore joint mobility and function before introducing strengthening exercises for long term management. At this point, orthoses are sometimes used to provide support and stability in running or walking shoes for exercise rather than across all footwear choices.
Manipulation will often reduce swelling around the feet and ankles as function improves.
Each member of the AC Podiatry team has had quality training in manual therapies including FMT (Foot Mobilisation Techniques) and you can be confident that we can find the right solution for you.
Address: 500 Magill Road, MAGILL SA 5072
Our Magill clinic is located inside the Move for Better Health Building working alongside iNform Health and Fitness, Move Physiotherapy, 360-Me Nutrition and NLC Psychology. This clinic can be found on the corner of Briant Road and Magill Road.
Accessibility: Ramp facilities, located on ground floor, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Address: 277 Unley Road, MALVERN SA 5061
Our Malvern clinic is located inside the Move for Better Health Building working alongside iNform Health and Fitness, Move Physiotherapy, 360-Me Nutrition and NLC Psychology. This clinic can be found on the corner of Fisher Street and Unley Road.
Accessibility: Ramp facilities, located on ground floor, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
Address: Suite 5, 81-83 Smart Road, MODBURY SA 5092
This location is a Bupa Members First provider
Our Modbury clinic is located on Smart Road, opposite the back entrance to the Tea Tree Plaza car park. The entrance to our car park is at the smaller roundabout, heading east up Smart Road.
Accessibility: Ramp facilities, located on ground floor, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
Address: Level 1, 132-134 Fosters Road HILLCREST SA 5086
This location is a Bupa Members First provider.
Our Oakden clinic is located on Level One of the Oakden Medical Centre. The building is a two storey white building on the eastern side of Fosters Road, before reaching the Northgate Shopping Centre.
Accessibility: Lift and ramp facilities, disabled parking.
Parking: Onsite free car parking, ample street parking.
Restroom Facilities: Yes
Opening Hours:
