The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is leading the charge behind Podiatry Week 2025, to take place from Monday, October 13, to Sunday, October 19.
In a lead up to the week, Umina Podiatry will host a Walk and Talk starting at Ocean Beach Surf Club at 9am on Saturday, October 11, followed by a light morning tea.
Everyone is welcome to join, and the clinic encourages interested participants to visit its Facebook page to RSVP.
Practice Manager Brodie Bilson said podiatrists played an essential role in health from birth to the later stages of life and could treat everything from simple nail issues to more serious problems like preventing amputations and wound care on the lower limbs.
The theme of the week is From First Steps to Next Steps.
“It’s not just lower limb, ankle and foot problems. It’s about movement, independence, and quality of life at every age and stage,” Bilson said.
“In our clinic we see an array of patients with varying needs, from tradies looking for solutions to make their shoes more comfortable, to elderly people needing more support, to parents wanting to check their child’s development.
“There is a huge diversity of clients we see come through our doors and all our Pods love to make a real impact on their lives by supporting their most important asset – their feet.
“Feet are essential to our daily life, something not always realised until something goes wrong.
“It’s important to not wait when it comes to caring for our feet, ankles and legs, as seeking professional advice early can significantly improve patient outcomes.”
Umina Podiatry is also passionate about connecting with the local community beyond the clinic walls.
The team runs a number of community outreach programs, sponsors several local sporting clubs, and regularly hosts chats with local community groups to provide essential information on how to care for your feet – creating fun and meaningful ways to engage with people of all ages.
Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who have met stringent education and regulatory standards.
Their training allows them to identify early signs of more serious health conditions such as circulatory issues which, if left unattended, can lead to strokes or heart attacks.
They also play a significant role in supporting people with chronic conditions such as diabetes.
Given the large scope of the profession, many podiatrists focus on specific areas such as paediatrics, sports, aged care and complex conditions such as diabetes.
Podiatrists can be found in private practice, community health services, hospitals, rural and remote outreach clinics, rehabilitation centres, residential aged care, across the disability sector and working in people’s homes.
To learn more information about podiatry and Podiatry Week 2025 visit podiatry.org.au
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