Podiatry Clinic
The UniSA Podiatry Clinic is an undergraduate teaching clinic open to members of the public. Registered practicing podiatrists supervise undergraduate Podiatry students who carry out podiatric assessment and treatment.
Please note information about a project between podiatry and occupational therapy students at the School of Health Sciences is also available.
Services available
The University Podiatry Clinic provides a comprehensive range of podiatry services including:
- Foot and lower limb assessment
- Treatment of lesions of the skin and nails, including corns, callus, and nail problems
- Treatment of infections (eg plantar warts)
- Nail surgery
- Foot care and footwear education
- Biomechanical assessment
- Insole and orthosis manufacture
Clinics
The following clinics are run each week during semester time (March to November):
- Adult assessment and treatment
- Adult biomechanics and sports injury
- Nail surgery
- Paediatrics (children)
We also provide a clinical service in December and July for our regular clients.
Clinic hours
| Monday | 10am – 2pm (general clinic) |
| Tuesday | 9 am – 5 pm (general clinic) |
| Wednesday | 9 am – noon (biomechanics clinic); 2 pm – 5 pm (orthotics clinic) |
| Thursday | 9 am – noon (general clinic) |
| Friday | 9 am – noon (paediatrics clinic); 2 pm – 5 pm (orthotics clinic) |
Fees
The administration charge is levied to cover the costs of materials and to help upgrade clinic equipment.
| Initial consultation | $10 |
| Standard consultation | $10 |
| Biomechanical examination | $10 |
| Paediatric examination | $10 |
| Nail surgery | $40 |
| Soft insoles (pair) | $20 |
| Casting | $10 |
Rigid orthoses (price includes the cost of one pair of rigid orthoses, covers, dispensing and follow-up appointments):
| Adults | $100 |
| Children | $90 |
| Trilaminates | $20 in addition |
Further information
Telephone: 8302 2269
Fax: 8302 2579
Ground floor, Centenary Building (room C3-33)
University of South Australia
City East campus (corner North Terrace and Frome Road)
Adelaide 5000