Podiatry - Caring For Your Feet

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Podiatry

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What should I bring along for a consultation or assessment at the Podiatry clinic? Please bring along your own footwear as well as previous insoles and medication for your feet. What should I wear when I visit the Podiatry clinic? Wear / bring along a set of clothes that does not restrict your movements, e.g. Shorts and T-shirt. Part of your arms and legs may be revealed during the assessment.

Jurong Medical Centre

378 Alexandra Road Singapore 159964 Tel (65) 6472 2000 Fax (65) 6379 3880 www.ah.com.sg

60 Jurong West Central 3 Singapore 648346 Tel (65) 6551 7888 Fax (65) 6551 7880 www.jmc.com.sg

Clinical and appointment hours

Clinical and appointment hours

Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm To make an appointment please call 6476 8828.

Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm To make an appointment please call 6551 7828.

Getting to Alexandra Hospital

Getting to Jurong Medical Centre Blk 686

What is the duration of each treatment?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Alexandra Hospital

By train Boon Lay MRT station By bus SBS 30, 79, 154, 157, 174, 192, 193, 194, 198, 199, 405, 502, 507 SMRT 178, 180, 187 By car Limited parking available in JMC. More parking available at Blk 686 Multi-storey carpark along Jurong West Central 1 (opposite JMC)

Disclaimer: The information in this leaflet is meant for educational purposes and should not be used as substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please seek your doctor’s advice before starting any treatment or if you have any questions related to your health, physical fitness or medical condition.

Caring for your Feet


Alexandra Hospital’s Podiatrists treat and manage various foot-related conditions, such as pain in the lower limb, walking abnormalities and management of skin and nail conditions of the foot. Our Podiatrists, together with a multi-disciplinary team comprising Sports Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Surgeons and Vascular Surgeons, ensure our patients receive holistic and coordinated care for their feet.

What is Podiatry? Podiatry is the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the foot, ankle, and lower limbs.

Diabetes Foot Care and Foot Screening

Foot Pain

Patients with Diabetes face a higher risk of developing foot problems. Through careful assessment and evaluation of the foot or wound conditions, our Podiatrists help identify a patient’s diabetic foot risks and needs and treat accordingly. Our Podiatrists can provide advice on footwear, self-care and appropriate dressings to help patients better manage their foot problems and prevent further complications.

Patients who are experiencing pain in their lower limb whether they are exercising or at rest, are advised to arrange for a consultation at our Podiatry clinic for a Biomechanical assessment.

Assessment of your walking gait and standing posture

Services Include:

Assessment of your foot and lower limb

Annual Diabetic Foot Screening

Evaluation of daily activities and how they impact your feet

Treatment for lower limb wounds

Regular Podiatric foot care for Diabetic patients

Footwear Advice

The Biomechanical assessment includes:

Our Podiatrists care for patients with foot and lower limb problems in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Treatment and management plans are developed following careful assessment and collaboration with other disciplines. Our Podiatry services include: •

Management of skin and nail conditions of the foot such as fungal infections, corns and calluses

Foot care and management of patients with diabetic ulcers

Assessment and treatment of foot problems

Biomechanical assessment of foot function and abnormalities during walking and running

Provision of functional orthoses for support, insoles, padding and strapping

Assessment and advice on proper footwear

General Foot Care

The Multi-Disciplinary Team in Diabetes Centre


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