Workers Compensation
We Provide full comprehensive workers compensation and Injury management plans for your patients.
Phoenix Podiatry offers a full comprehensive Workers Compensation and Foot/Ankle Injury Management Plan program for anyone that may have injured themselves at work, have an active workers compensation claim or third-party insurance claim.
Please note :
A doctor’s referral and written approval from the insurance company is required before injury assessment can take place. We need all contact details for your Worker`s Compensation claims, emails and names of who is responsible for payments.
Phoenix Podiatry are experienced podiatrists in diagnosing and treating complex foot and walking problems including:
Heel pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
Forefoot metatarsal pain and Deformity
Neuromas, Nerve pain
Stress Fractures
Chronic foot pain
Arthritis
Ankle Pain, Instability/Sprains
Ligament Injury
Vascular Insufficiency
Footwear issues.
We have extensive experience in post injury management of
Traumatic Fracture and Injury
Tendon Transfer and Repair
Joint Replacement
Gait abnormalities such as leg length difference
Foot drop
Arthritic Change
Neuropathy
Phoenix Podiatry Provide:
INDIVIDUALISED PODIATRY TREATMENT PLANS
Custom made Orthotics
Footwear supply extra depth/width work wear
Footwear modifications Inc. leg length difference, heel lifts
Custom made footwear
Muscle Rehabilitation, Stretching and Strengthening Exercise Programs
Braces, Splints, Ankle Foot Orthoses
Strapping
Pressure deflection
Cushioning
Education
Cam Walker boots
Compression stockings
Ingrown Toenail surgery
Inability to self-care due to their injury and require regular general foot care (nails, corn, callous)
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
Patients will undertake a full assessment including:
Detailed injury and medical history
Joint Range of Motion testing from the pelvis to the feet
Muscle strength and Flexibility tests
Gait analysis
Weight bearing assessment from head to feet
Footwear Assessment
Other tests we may also complete are Neurological and Vascular Assessments, including Ankle Brachial Index , X-Ray or US referral and analysis.
DETAILED REPORTS
A full report will be provided that outlines the assessments undertaken, results, diagnosis, short and long term recommended treatments and expected outcomes.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Our reports are often sent to the referring doctor, the patients Case Worker, as well as other specialists and allied health practitioners involved to optimise results for your patient.
EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION
We have systems in place to ensure our patient receives the care and treatment they need, seamlessly and promptly.
Our staff will liaise on behalf of our patient with the referring Doctor, patients Case Worker, Insurance Company and work place.
We look forward to working together in the future.
