Tom is an experienced local Adelaide Podiatrist with over 17 years of private practice experience. He enjoys treating all aspects of podiatry and is particularly interested in heel pain and biomechanics. He is passionate about patient education and sets short and long-term goals with each client to ensure optimal outcomes. For more information about the sports podiatrist Adelaide, click here.
Adam Wiles
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Adam Wiles was born in Morton, Illinois, the pumpkin capital of the world. His Midwestern upbringing taught him honesty and forthright values that have served him professionally. He graduated from college and medical school with a combined MD/DO degree from Des Moines University.
After graduating, he practised in a large group in Grand Blanc, MI. In 2019, he decided to open his small group in Chattanooga, TN.
Justin Kolesnik
Sports podiatrists are uniquely trained to examine the foot and lower limb biomechanics during specific activities. It allows them to diagnose conditions such as plantar fasciitis/heel pain, shin splints, ankle injuries and knee pain. They can also prescribe appropriate footwear, training regimes and orthotic devices if needed.
They have extensive experience managing sporting injuries and can assist with offloading and gait re-training techniques, performance footwear, injury prevention and treatment strategies. They have a great understanding of the ups and downs of competing as an athlete and can relate to the issues faced by elite and amateur athletes.
Justin completed his Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Podiatric Practice at Latrobe University in Victoria. He is passionate about all aspects of podiatry but particularly enjoys assisting athletes to improve their performance and avoid injury. You can find him running on new trails or kicking a football around when he isn’t working.
Foot care is crucial to the health of your body. You must see Adelaide’s podiatrist if you suffer from conditions like bunions cAdelaide’sin splints. These professionals can help you get relief from these painful conditions and prevent them from getting worse.
They can also treat a variety of other lower leg and foot problems. To find a podiatrist near you, visit the healthdirect service finder or the Australian Podiatry Association website. You can also ask your doctor for recommendations. In addition, if you have a chronic medical condition, Medicare may cover some podiatry treatments under the Chronic Disease Management Plan.
To qualify as a podiatrist, you must complete an accredited degree in the field. Some universities even offer scholarships for students. After graduating, you can register with the Podiatry Board of Australia. Some podiatrists specialise in specific areas, such as sports medicine or children. Others are specialists in nail and skin care.
Good feet are essential to your health, but caring for them is not always easy. Many people don’t trim their toenails correctly, leading to ingrown toenails and other foot problems. Ingrown toenails can be painful and lead to infections like fungus or bacterial infections. In most cases, these infections can be treated with medication or a filing tool. If your ingrown toenails are severe, a podiatrist may need to remove them using a scalpel.
Located in the premier medical districts of North Adelaide and Eastwood, Adelaide Heel Pain Clinic offers comprehensive podiatry services, including foot biomechanics, sports medicine and heel injuries. Its podiatrists are highly trained and have completed a four-year university degree in podiatry. They also used the first non-weight-bearing foot scanner in South Australia.
A sports podiatrist is an expert in treating foot and lower limb injuries associated with exercise or sports. They diagnose and treat conditions such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, knee cap pain (runner’s knee) and plantar fasciitis/arch problems. They can also offer advice on footwear and gait assessment to prevent injury.