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| Trigger points for a GP referral to a podiatrist- Clinical diagnosis or history of falls
- Peripheral neuropath (PN), periopheral vascular disease (PVD), pressure sores/foot ulcer
- Biomechanical and gait analysis
- Footwear and off-loading
- Exercises for strengthening and balance
Trigger points for a podiatrist referral to a GP- Other falls risk management such as medication management, nutrition and visual disturbances
- Referral to medical specialist
Potential treatment by a podiatrist- Assessment, diagnosis and management of foot ulcers, Charcot joints, with an emphasis on PN (especially motor neuropathy) diagnosis and management and falls risk
- Wound dressing
- Debridement of wounds and calluses
- Off-loading wounds and/or high plantar pressure areas with orthotics, casting and wound boots
- Biomechanical and gait analysis
- Footwear advice and prescription
- Podiatric foot care and diabetes education
- Monitoring for conditions, including infection and PVD
- Coordination and/or correspondence with the multidisciplinary stroke recovery healthcare team
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