If foot, heel or ankle pain is affecting your day in Panania, our Bankstown podiatry clinic offers biomechanical assessment, gait analysis and orthotic therapy where appropriate. Our clinic at 1/50 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown is about 5 km north-east of Panania, usually reached via Milperra Road or Tower Street.
Many of the patients we see from Panania are children and parents, so we have a strong focus on growing feet, children’s heel pain and walking patterns. Orthotic therapy is often part of management for Flat Feet in Children, Sever’s Disease (Kids Heel Pain), In-Toeing & Out-Toeing, alongside footwear advice, strengthening and stretching.
When flat feet cause pain, fatigue or tripping, paediatric orthoses may be considered to support comfort during activity.
Learn moreResearch suggests heel raises and foot orthoses can help reduce heel pain in active children with Sever’s disease.
Learn moreMost rotational walking patterns improve with growth. Assessment helps explain what is normal and whether related foot symptoms need support.
Learn moreFor children with growing pains and flat feet, orthoses may be considered alongside stretching and reassurance.
Learn moreHeel cups, cushioning and custom foot orthoses may be considered to reduce heel loading for people who stand or walk for long periods.
Learn moreOrthoses may support flexible feet and reduce fatigue when combined with strengthening.
Learn moreFoot orthoses are shoe inserts designed to change how load is shared through the foot and lower limb. They may reduce strain on painful tissues, support foot posture and improve comfort during walking, work and sport.
Read our orthotics guide or learn more about orthotic therapy.
Panania is a family-friendly suburb south-west of Bankstown, near East Hills and Picnic Point. Parents often bring children from Panania for assessment of flat feet, heel pain and in-toeing.
We also see patients from nearby Revesby, Padstow, Condell Park, Georges Hall and Riverwood.
Adult, sports and children’s podiatry conditions, including those commonly managed with orthoses.
Information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual assessment. Outcomes vary between individuals.
Conveniently located for patients from Panania and surrounding suburbs. We offer onsite parking and easy access.
If you live in Panania and would like an assessment for heel pain, children’s foot concerns, sports injuries or to discuss whether orthotics may help, please get in touch.