Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic in Bathurst, New South Wales | Medical and health

Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6334 2389

Address: Shop 8 112 Keppel st 2795 Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.cwfootandankle.com.au/

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24.01.2022 As of this morning the Federal Health Minister has advised that podiatry practices can continue operating and are encouraged to do so as an essential service to our community. We are of course taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of both our patients and staff. We are here to deal with the problems of the lower limbs to free up our doctors and local hospitals to deal with more pressing issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to be advis...ed by the Dept of Health and the Australian Podiatry Association. To reinforce our procedures, -please call or text us on arrival and wait in your car. We will either call or text you when we are ready for you. -the clinic is cleaned regularly and all surfaced in treatment rooms are wiped and disinfected after each patient. -clinicians will be using the appropriate personal protection equipment to limit the spread of any pathogens -only the patient (Except one parent or one carer) will be allowed into the treatment room. -The clinics hours will vary depending on booked appts. The clinic will close when there are no patients booked in so our staff can isolate at home. If you are experiencing cold and flu symptoms or respiratory issues, we ask that you call the clinic so your appointment can be rescheduled when symptoms have passed. If you arrive at the clinic with these symptoms, please be advised that your appointment will be rescheduled for when you have recovered. Keep Safe and Well. Wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your face. The Team at CWFAC.

23.01.2022 A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our wonderful friends, patients and referrers. Enjoy some time with those you hold most dear and remember the best gifts cant be bought. :)

23.01.2022 Archies, Archies, Archies! The thong that offers support. Wear them all day without the pain of flat open footwear. Lots of colours and sizes from 5-14 US! Pop into the clinic and pick up some today. At $35 a pair they're a great gift for anyone including yourself. New order arriving early next week to fill our stock. NEW kids sizing arriving in December in time for Christmas.

23.01.2022 Buying winter sports boots? Heres a quick educational vid to help parents and players alike purchase the right boot this year.

23.01.2022 Please be aware we are regarded as an essential health service and as such will remain open.

23.01.2022 Viraclean is used liberally throughout our clinic multiple times a day! Making sure that you are safe when you are visiting us in the clinic.

22.01.2022 From back in February! Winter sports are kicking off again with a green light and Intersport Bathurst has their 20% off club night for football boots tomorrow.

22.01.2022 Happy World Teachers Day to the unsung teachers out there. The ones who write reports all weekend. The ones who mark work at 10pm. The ones who spend Sunday in preparation. The ones who smile even through frustration. The ones who are infinitely patient, caring, kind, motivational and inspirational. We thank you. #worldteachersday2020

21.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. #lestweforget #drivewayatdawn

20.01.2022 Nearly 100 pairs of Archies thongs have just arrived back into clinic! Most sizes and a great selection of colours size 4-14 in clinic now. Beat the heat this weekend with a cool pair of Archies for just $35!

20.01.2022 The clinic has been cleaned and prepared for a big 2021! We are back on deck from 9am tomorrow morning with both Katie and Mike in clinic and Robyn at recpetion. Lots of wonderful things to look forward to this year and we very much look forward to welcoming back all our patients, old and new, in 2021.

20.01.2022 Our final archies shipment for 2019 has just arrived in clinic. Great stocking fillers at $35 a pair. All sizes and colours in stock now but be quick!

18.01.2022 As sport prepares to reboot for the remainder of 2020, now is the perfect time to get those niggles checked out. Bodies have not been loaded and training has been very different for many. Ensure that the body is ready to resume training. Biomechanical gait assessments are carried out to check alignment and minimise the risk of injury whilst maximising performance. Give us a call on 6334 2389 and make sure you or your kids are ready to return to the field of play!

18.01.2022 We all need to think about this.

18.01.2022 Looking for something for Dad? With the warmer weather arriving and the Dam nearly full, now is a great time to drop in and grab him some new Archies for Spring! Lots of colours and sizes from 5-14 US! Pop into the clinic and pick up some today. At $35 a pair theyre a great gift for anyone!

18.01.2022 A message from Mike Curtin our practice principal around the current COVID-19 Pandemic and changes to the wait room and consultations moving forward.

18.01.2022 Unfortunately we have lost our modem and NBN here which is currently impacting phone services into the clinic. We are working with Telstra to have a replacement to us ASAP. In the meantime, you can email us [email protected] and we can return your email with a call or book online at https://www.cwfootandankle.com.au/bookings Apologies for the inconvenience. We hope to be back up and running as soon as possible.

17.01.2022 Today marks the beginnning of Foot Health Week 2020!

17.01.2022 We have a working phone line! Thank you for your patience. :)

17.01.2022 Tomorrow (Friday) is a sad day for us here in the Clinic as it is Lyndas last day at reception on a Friday after three years of exceptional service. We would like to thank Lynda for all her hard work, her smiling face and the good humour which saw us cruising into the weekend with a pep in our step! She has been a wonderful member of our team who will be missed. Thank you Lynda for your wonderful contribution to CWFAC. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

17.01.2022 We have all sorts of goodies in stock to keep your feet in tip top shape. Spikey massage balls, anti fungal creams, urea based moisturisers, hypoallergenic strapping tape to name but a few!

16.01.2022 Spring is here and that means the toes are coming out and nail polish is being applied! Here are some of Mike’s tips to keep the nails string and healthy across the summer months and how to avoid the dreaded fungal nail. #nailhealth #nailpolish #toesonshow #opentoefootwear #sandals #thongs

16.01.2022 Did you know that Katie is qualified to do Pointe Assessments? As both a qualified Podiatrist and former dancer, Katie is truly an authority in assuring that your ballerina is safe and ready to do pointe work. Based in Bathurst, she is the only podiatrist in the Central West qualified to do so. For an independent assessment from ahealth professional, give us a call on 6334 2389.

14.01.2022 From last year but still true!

14.01.2022 Mike's morning walk. Introducing Asic's new trail shoe landing 2021. #trabucomax #goodmorning #centralwestnsw

14.01.2022 Hoping to get to the coast or somewhere warmer these school holidays? Need a little more support inside at home? Want something to slide into at the chalet when coming off the slopes this winter? We have a full range of Archies in stock at the clinic in lots of colours. At $35 a pair, they are a wonderful option when shoes are just not needed! Drop in and try a pair. We are open from 9-5 Monday to Friday at 8/112 Keppel St, Bathurst.

14.01.2022 School Shoes! Top tips and what to look for when grabbing school shoes for 2020.

13.01.2022 For all those people out there in iso, sick of changing orthotics from shoe to shoe! $100 off a second pair of orthoses till May 30. #whatadeal #conditionsapply #keepmoving #notforslippers

13.01.2022 We are back in Clinic from 9am, 30th December. January appointments are filling fast and we have lots of Archies thongs in clinic. Happy new year to all!

13.01.2022 Go Team Bathurst. Proud to be Gold sponsors of our State Champs team this weekend!

12.01.2022 New patients always welcome. :)

12.01.2022 To all our patients, referrers and supporters. Central West Foot and Ankle Clinic would like to assure you that we are monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information and advice closely. The situation is constantly evolving all around the world and the health and wellbeing of our patients is paramount and will be at the forefront of any decision made. This information us being updated several times a day and we are adjusting accordingly. ... Based on current advice at this stage, all consultations will go ahead, and we will continue to monitor the situation and act accordingly on advice from our medical experts, the Australian Government, Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Podiatry Association. Should public health advice and this position change, we will update our policies immediately. We ask that all patients and clients practice high levels of hygiene as per the government guidelines, such as: Use the hand sanitiser provided at reception on arrival to and departure from the clinic Using a tissue and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze Avoiding close contact with others, such as touching, including shaking hands Our practitioners will be maintaining the highest possible level of hygiene As per the guidelines we are now calling patients to enquire as to their health the day before an appointment. If you are feeling unwell, have flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone from one of the affected areas please let us know so we can reschedule your appointment. We would appreciate all payments via card / contactless payments instead of cash where possible. Our magazines, information leaflets and kids toys have been removed from reception to try and minimise any surfaces for virus transfer. We will remain open as normal for now and still have a few appointments available this week. Thanks for your assistance during this difficult time for everyone, The team at CWFAC

12.01.2022 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Customised orthotic fitting before the Dec 31 health fund deadline is only guaranteed if your assessment or a repeat pair is completed/ordered on or before Friday December 11. Appointments are now very limited so be quick!

12.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING!! Know a Pod looking for work?? https://www.cwfootandankle.com.au/oppportunities

10.01.2022 This week we are 4 years old! We love being here in the central west. We love being part of this community. Supporting school fetes, sports clubs, duck races, raffles, book sales and local cancer survivors. We strive to give of our best. We are wholly owned by locals and are fiercely independent. Head office is here, in our glorious part of the world. We are here for you, as you have been there for us. We are so proud of our little clinic and all those who have helped us to... where we are. Thanks to our staff, past and present who work so hard to make sure that we give the best possible care to our patients. Thanks to our referrers, both doctors and allied health professionals. Finally a massive thank you to our smiling, happy patients who put their trust in us. We look forward to helping you and being part of our community for many years to come. See more

10.01.2022 This, whether we want to admit it or not, will be a long road. It will require all our patience with each other and steadfast relationship skills. It will end though, and people are defined by their actions in times like these. Be kind to each other. Choose to love. Choose to smile. Choose kindness. Choose generosity. Choose Hope. We choose to do these things through helping others and being here for you. We are open. We are here. Stay safe and well. The Team at CWFAC.

09.01.2022 Mikes boys have just visited The Athletes Foot to pick up their Ascent Footwear school shoes for 2020! The podiatrist recommended footwear for school shoes this year! There is no item of clothing your child will wear more than their school shoes.

09.01.2022 HELP THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM! We are remaining open, offering urgent care and high risk podiatry. With this we are hoping to help with reducing the stress on our GP clinics, Emergency Departments and the hospital system. Let them deal with the pandemic and other life threatening presentations. Some of the ways we can do this is by you choosing to access our expertise in the following:... 1. Foot and Ankle injuries - sprains, strains and fractures. - We can assess your injury and refer you directly for medicare rebated xrays and ultrasounds. - We have a full size stock of "moon boots" - We are foot and ankle experts and can advise you on acute care and rehabilitation of your lower limb injury. 2. Ingrown toenails - Please attend the podiatrist for treatment of your ingrown toenail and prevention of infection. This is often the most common reason people would otherwise see a GP. More often than not, theyd send you to us anyway. 3. Wound management - All our podiatrists are trained in high risk wound care. Please consider using our services at this time, rather than burdening our public hospital emergency department or your GP. They are going to be super busy!

09.01.2022 Brand new shoe coming soon from #asics . Landing in stores January 2021..... Mike will be testing over the next few weeks, so stay tuned for more info! #newmodel

09.01.2022 Runner Knees..... Apparently they might not exist. https://www.smh.com.au//could-running-actually-be-good-for

08.01.2022 We are very sorry to bring this news but on Friday it is only 9 weeks till Christmas!!! Availability in December is already very limited. The week beginning Dec 21st is now FULLY BOOKED and the week previous to that beginning Dec 14 has less than 10 appointments remaining. We will close on Christmas Eve until Monday January 18th. If you think you may need your feet attended to before Christmas, NOW is the time to book! Call us on 6334 2389 for an appointment.

05.01.2022 In these uncertain times please be assured that we work hard maintain the highest standards of cleanliness including the use of hospital grade disinfectants and surface cleaners. All our instruments are sterilised in a certified autoclave for your protection on site. We also have alcohol based hand rub at reception and throughout the clinic and our patients and staff are encouraged to decontaminate their hands whilst visiting. If you are experiencing cold and flu symptoms or ...respiratory issues, we ask that you call the clinic so your appointment can be rescheduled when symptoms have passed. If you arrive at the clinic with these symptoms, please be advised that your appointment will be rescheduled for when your symptoms have passed. Public health recommendations have been issued for a number of groups of people related to the risk of COVID-19 infection, as follows: People who have been in, or transited through high risk countries in the last 14 days or who have been in contact with a person with confirmed COVID-19 while infectious must self-isolate for 14 days following last contact. People who have travelled to any other countries in the previous 14 days must monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Please ensure you access reliable and reputable information regarding the virus. More reliable information can be found at https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea

04.01.2022 It is clear from listening to patients that there is a mountain of misinformation around the COVID 19 Vaccine. Most people have no idea how it works and their ‘facts’ come from social media, friends and often, not hard science. Being health professionals, we deal in science, not politics or scare tactics. It is likely that in regional NSW we will get the Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine, which uses DNA (the instructions to manufacture cells and proteins in a double strand) as oppo...sed to mRNA, to allow you body to manufacture the COVID Protein Spike. DNA (double strand helix) is tougher than mRNA (single strand helix) which is why it doesn’t need to be kept as cold as the Pfizer Vaccine. Once your body is given instructions how to manufacture the protein spike, you have the ability to destroy the virus once it enters your body. How do vaccines work? Similar to the mRNA method of action explained in this 5 minute vid from the WHO. Spend five minutes. Listen. Educate yourself. This is Science. It is fact, whether you believe it or not.

03.01.2022 Pretty Serious out there. Thank you to our wonderful RFS volunteers. You are doing a stellar job. Stay safe everyone and if in doubt, err on the side of caution.

02.01.2022 What winter sports boots does a podiatrist recommend? ASICS, ASICS AND ASICS. Asics are currently the only brand that has a 10 mm heel lift on their winter sports boots. This means that for growing boys and girls, there is less pressure on their Achilles tendon and less chance of developing heel pain known as severs disease. They are also the only brand recommended by Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Physiotherapy Association. So the choice is clear with boots covering football, AFL, Touch, League and Rugby. ASICS is the boot of choice this winter. #ratherbeplayingthaninjured #coloursdontmatter #performance #seversdisease #wintersports #playyourbest

02.01.2022 Proudly sponsoring Bathurst Little Athletics Club at the regional championships at Bardon Park, Dubbo.

02.01.2022 Seeing plenty of patients who have fallen into these traps!

01.01.2022 Message from Mike Curtin, practice principal. How we can help during COVID-19? Stay away from hospitals if you can. We are experts in lower limb health and are essential health care practitioners.

01.01.2022 EXERCISE.... With gyms and pools closed, organised sport cancelled and social distancing in play we have seen a spike in walking/running related foot, ankle and knee injuries. Its a great way to get out, clear your head, do some thinking or just enjoy our beautiful autumnal weather. We are here to help. So a few tips.... 1. If your runners are older than 12 months, regardless of usage, get a new pair and talk to an expert to make sure you have the right type of shoe for your... foot and your needs. 2. If your feet, ankles or knees are sore, examine your shoes for age and wear. Replace if necessary. 3. Ensure you gradually increase the workout intensity and distance. Dont start high and long. Start low and short. 4. Stretch.....before and after. At least 60% of all running and walking related pain that we see in clinic is a result of poor footwear choice or footwear age. Once you replace your kicks, if pain continues, its time to give us a call on 6334 2389. We are open, following Dept of Health guidelines and as Allied Health are here to help you. Lets get you moving again!!!