Neurovascular Foot Assessment
There are a large amount of blood vessels and nerves which are located in the feet. It is for this reason that neurovascular foot assessments are an important part of keeping your feet health. This is especially the case for those with diabetes or those that have a history of peripheral vascular diseases.
Neurovascular foot assessments are made up of two components:
Neurological Testing:
The main things that the podiatrist will assess include:
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Blood flow and sweat regulation
- Muscle strength and control
- Balance and proprioception
Vascular Assessment:
Blood flow is essential to keep your nerves and tissues healthy. During your vascular assessment the podiatrist will feel for you pulses and check your capillary refilling time. Poor circulation is usually responsible for:
- Delayed healing
- Cold feet, cyanosed (blue)
- Muscle cramping/pain when walking or at rest
- Poor skin/nail conditions
- Hair loss on your feet
The combination of numb and insensitive feet results in cuts or injuries which may go unnoticed. Poor circulation increases the risks of the wounds becoming infected as well as increase healing time.
At AC Podiatry we are experienced with providing Neurovascular Assessments. We are also one of only a handful of clinics that have equipment available to measure Blood Pressure in the toes, which is considered amongst many, as the gold standard for assessing circulation.
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: 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:
