Podiatry and the NDIS
What is NDIS?
The NDIS is a system run by the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency). It is a national health funding scheme allowing individuals with complex health conditions to access services to improve, maintain and promote a healthy lifestyle.
How can Podiatrists help participants?
As Podiatrists, we can help individuals with their foot and lower limb health, mobility and independence.
Podiatry and foot care supports are supports to help you treat and manage conditions that affect your feet, ankles and legs.
Provide comprehensive assessments of patients leg and foot needs
Complete detailed reports advocating for participants to have access to Podiatry and other health services
Provide all aspects of Podiatry applicable to the participants needs dependent on their diagnosis and condition
What services are accessible?
In-depth musculoskeletal rehabilitation exercise therapies
Manual therapies
Custom orthoses including Ankle-foot Orthoses (if applicable)
Orthopedic footwear (if applicable)
At home therapy equipment and consumables
Case studies:
9 year old boy with ASD, struggling to "keep up with peers" for sports. Started muscular rehab program coupled with custom orthoses therapy. Now playing soccer weekly and fully participating in sports at school.
70 year old women with epilepsy and vision impairment, provided regular nail and skin care along with orthopedic footwear to reduce pressure on feet.
40 years of age male, quadriplegic and wheel chair bound. Limited use of limbs with parasthesia. Provided with in home podiatry care of skin and nails.
If you are eligable to apply for NDIS funding, or have a plan in place and would like to access services, we are happy to answer any questions.
Feel free to book in a free 15 min phone consultation with myself. Simple follow the link below.
