People living with significant disabilities can access podiatry services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). At Bellevue Podiatry, we understand how important foot health is and are dedicated to helping you reach your foot care goals through NDIS.
Numerous barriers have been identified as to why changes to professional practices fail in allied health; however, only limited literature exists regarding podiatry specifically.
Physiotherapy
Leading NDIS podiatry Adelaide services have seen increased demand due to people living with disabilities suffering from multiple health conditions that require ongoing management, making them heavy users of healthcare and placing increased strain on our healthcare system – specifically about high-need and high-cost patients. Many may require complex interventions including physiotherapy for treatment purposes.
One of the greatest challenges faced by professionals today is addressing and implementing effective strategies for change within practice. While literature exists on this subject, studies have demonstrated that taking a patient-centric approach can facilitate and support effective change processes.
In accordance with these findings, non-specialist podiatrists were much less likely to be aware of guidelines for foot health management for people living with RA than specialist podiatrists. Furthermore, non-specialists reported greater difficulty when trying to interpret and implement guidelines into clinical practice than their specialist counterparts.
The manual aids podiatric physicians and their staff with improving office operations, such as patient appointment scheduling, insurance processing, new patient paperwork completion, education materials for patient education as well as essential forms that assist daily operations.
Assistive Technology
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) gives participants access to therapy supports and assistive technology to assist in reaching their therapeutic goals. Podiatry devices like ankle foot orthotics may be part of a NDIS therapy plan and will need NDIA approval before being prescribed or assessed by a podiatrist. These initial appointments allow the podiatrist to assess and prescribe them; subsequent devices will need approval by NDIA prior to purchase.
Leading NDIS podiatry Adelaide provides effective foot orthotics, shoe modifications and home exercise programs to manage chronic arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritic or ankylosing spondylitis. Heel Spurs- Heel spurs are caused by inflammation, swelling or tears in joints of the feet particularly the heel bone which cause disabling pain. Treatment usually includes pain relievers, orthotic inserts, and physical therapy sessions.
Progressive specialisation in podiatry has evolved due to changing healthcare economics and public demand for more specialised care, necessitating podiatrists to develop skills for adapting their practice and managing change effectively. A learning culture should also be fostered within the profession that encourages open discussion of successful and unsuccessful efforts at making changes, leading to more efficient approaches at organisational, professional and patient levels.
Podiatry Equipment
Participants of the NDIS with significant and permanent disabilities can take advantage of podiatry services through their NDIS plan. The scheme helps Australians living with permanent and significant disabilities lead more fulfilling lives by providing financial support for services, equipment, and therapies they may require – such as podiatry services.
Dependent upon your plan type, podiatry equipment such as foot orthotics, medical grade footwear, and compression stockings may be made available to assist in day-to-day living. Please note this requires prior NDIS approval as well as an appointment with one of our podiatrists to assess clinical need.
Laser therapy, shockwave therapy and dry needling devices may also be eligible for reimbursement under your NDIS plan. These tools can assist in treating conditions like fungal nail infections, Achilles tendinopathy and osteoarthritic hips, knees and feet – particularly effective if needle aversion makes manual manipulation challenging.
Podiatry Treatments
Your feet are truly remarkable; they bear your body weight, support your balance, and get you from one place to the next. Unfortunately, though, they’re also vulnerable to foot and ankle conditions; that’s why it is essential that they receive appropriate care from leading NDIS podiatry Adelaide – especially if you have a disability.
If you have a permanent and significant disability, the NDIS may cover podiatry treatments as part of your allied health services. Access them either through Self-Managed or Plan Manager options of the NDIS.
NDIS podiatry services include in-home consultations for various forms of foot care services, such as cutting toenails and managing calluses and corns; cutting ingrown toenails; foot care related to circulation problems and diabetes; as well as general foot and nail maintenance treatments like toenail cutting, callus removal and corn management, ingrown toenails treatment and related circulation problems and diabetes care.