Podiatrists are health care professionals who deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

The student-led Podiatry Clinic at the Rockhampton Health Clinic is supervised by highly qualified and experienced registered podiatrists.

Appointments will be undertaken by Podiatry students ranging from their 2nd year of study to their 4th year of study. These appointments will be supervised by highly qualified and experienced registered podiatrists.

The appointments generally follow a three step an approach of: history taking, performing assessments and undertaking a treatment plan. Appointments generally take between 60-90 minutes.

Our clinic provides a range of specialised services to help patients in the management of a wide range of lower limb problems, including:

  • Foot, leg, knee, and hip injuries
  • Foot orthotic therapy
  • Nail surgery (under local anesthetic)
  • Sports taping, shockwave therapy, dry-needling, and therapeutic ultrasound
  • Skin and nail problems, including but not limited to corns, callouses, warts, ingrown nails, fungal nails and athletes’ foot
  • Diabetes and chronic disease management and education
  • Neurological and vascular assessments
  • Biomechanical assessment
  • Walking and running gait analysis
  • Range of motion and strength testing, using specialised equipment
  • Falls and balance problems
  • Children’s foot and leg assessments and treatment
  • Treatment of conditions including but not limited to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon problems, Forefoot pain, ankle injuries, shin splints, knee pain, and sporting (e.g. running) injuries
  • Footwear assessment and education

Location and Opening Hours

CQUniversity Health Clinic, Reception 2, Building 14, Berrill Lane, CQUniversity, North Rockhampton, QLD, 4702

Phone: 07 4930 9030

Open Hours

Podiatry services generally run Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during Term 1 and Term 2 

8:30 am – 4:00 pm 

Additional times and days may be available depending on student placement availabilities.

Note: Services are provided by students and therefore are not covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

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