Referral Hub - Foot Mechanics

Here you will find helpful information about our services and how we support your patients at Foot Mechanics.

We value collaborating and working together to achieve positive health outcomes for our patients. You can expect communication back to you about your patient – this is a priority as we know seeing a holistic picture helps immensely for the patient’s health journey. Since 1996 we have been working in our communities to deliver the best care possible. We are proud of our treatment procedures that ensure the quality of our services.

If you have any further questions about referring a patient to us, please do get in touch.

How to refer a patient to Foot Mechanics:

Phone: You or your patient can call our friendly team at: 0800 436 686

Email: referrals@footmechanics.com

E-Fax: 0800 436 616

Online Contact form:

For health practitioners only – use the quick referral web form below to put your patient in contact with Foot Mechanics Podiatry.  We will make contact with your patient to arrange an appointment time that suits them. 

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Appointment types:

Nail and Skin Treatment

This appointment type is required for:

* Corns
* Callus and hard skin
* Difficult Nails
* Thickened Nails
* Fungal Nails
* Cracked Heels
* Verruca
* Ingrown Nails

During the appointment we will take your full medical history, examine the skin, nail, vascular and neurological status of your feet. We then treat the problem and give ongoing foot care advice. The treatment will provide relief from discomfort or pain and help prevent the problem reoccurring.

Private cost for appointment: $70

Musculoskeletal Assessment

A Musculoskeletal Assessment is required for foot and lower limb problems such as:

* Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
* Achilles Pain
* Ankle Pain
* Arch Pain
* Bunions
* Knee Pain
* Morton’s Neuroma
* Pronation and Flat Feet
* Severs Disease
* Shin Pain

During this detailed assessment we aim to identify the underlying causes of the pain or discomfort the patient is experiencing in their feet or legs. We will also look to set them up with a comprehensive management plan, including activity modification and home exercises appropriate for their condition. Treatment may also include the use of orthotics and shoe recommendations. We specialise in prescription orthotics (custom designed for the patient to suit their condition). We are proud of the success we have seen for thousands of patients from runners to construction workers wearing heavy duty work boots each day. Our Clinical Director and leading Auckland Sports Podiatrist James Baxter leads our team in orthotic therapy and prescription.

Private cost for appointment: $135

How ACC works at Foot Mechanics

ACC may be able to help towards your patient’s treatment costs if they have a lower limb injury caused by an accident or a sporting injury. Please note: ACC may not cover the full cost of their podiatry treatment. Please check with ACC for more detail.

Foot Mechanics Podiatry can now also provide ACC funded orthotics, bracing for qualifying individuals without the need for a specialist referral. They must have a valid ACC claim to qualify and a consultation with a Foot Mechanics Podiatrist is required. ACC Surcharge applies.

ACC Funded Orthotics, Braces, Moonboots

Your patients do not need a specialist referral for fully funded orthotics. Foot Mechanics can provide 100% fully funded orthotics from ACC making access fast and easy.

Foot Mechanics Podiatry ACC contract covers:

100% funded foot orthotics

100% funded ankle and knee braces

100% funded moonboots

Who would you refer to Foot Mechanics Podiatry:

Anyone with a recent injury (12 months or less) who you feel may benefit from orthotics, bracing, or a moonboot:

To reduce pain
To increase mobility and activity
Or to return to work

Online Consultation

Our podiatrists are trained for online consultations using the Allied Health Aotearoa Best Practice Guide for Telehealth.  We are so pleased to be able to deliver this convenient service for our new and existing patients. This can happen wherever they are, on any device, provided they have good internet connection and an updated web browser.

In the beginning of a consultation, the podiatrist will run through a clinical assessment with them (just as they would in the clinic), and with this information diagnose their foot problem and provide them with a home management plan to best support them with their condition. Treatment is often similar to what we would normally recommend if we had seen the patient in clinic – specific exercises to help alleviate pain, footwear recommendations, prescription orthotics or foot health products.

The most suitable foot conditions for this service are – shin pain, heel pain, achilles pain, forefoot pain, bunions and severs disease.

Private cost for appointment: $60

Follow up from an appointment

Where necessary, we follow up every appointment received from a referral from a health professional with a letter stating what our findings were during the appointment and what the treatment plan is to be moving forward.

On-referral

When we believe that a patient would benefit from a further assessment and treatment form another health professional, we will refer them on promptly. We want to ensure the patient is getting the best outcome from a health team working collaboratively to help them on their journey to recovery.

Clinic locations and podiatrists

Our Foot Mechanics clinic locations are listed below. If your patient is not near one of our clinics, an online consultation through our online clinic may be suitable for them. Please see here for more information.