Foot clinic is a mobile bus service to check blood flow and nerve supply in the feet, foot care (including toenail care) diabetes risk assessments and diabetes support and education. (If any abnormalities in blood flow and nerve complications you will be referred to the community podiatrist if needed).
Who can visit the Foot bus? This service is for EVERYONE!
How much does it cost? It is a FREE service funded by Queensland Health.
Do I need to book an appointment? No appointment is required; the mobile foot clinic operates on a walk-in basis.
For additional details, feel free to contact the Footprints team on 0487 763 417 or email SCFootprintsWalkingonCountry@health.qld.gov.au
To find out where the Footprints – Walking on Country bus will be go to https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/trending/footprints-walking-on-country-program
What is the Footprints Walking on Country program?
Footprints Walking on Country is a Sunshine Coast Health foot disease prevention program which focuses on the prevention and management of foot complications and their risk factors and other chronic diseases. The Footprints Walking on Country mobile foot bus has been visiting locations across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions, offering the community easy access to assessment and treatment of foot problems, which can help prevent diabetic foot disease.
What is a foot screening?
A foot screening is a simple check-up to assess the health of your feet. It helps identify issues like poor blood flow, nerve problems, or skin changes, especially for people at risk of foot complications. Screening also ensures timely referral to community or high-risk foot podiatrists. We can refer to our community podiatrist located in Buderim or Gympie for further assessment.
What are common foot complications?
Common foot pathologies including neurological disorders, bone and joint disorders, endocrine and vascular conditions that increase the risk of trauma to the feet e.g., due to a loss of sensation, skin changes, ulceration, infection, and deformity. People living with diabetes are more prone to ulceration and infection, especially when circulatory and/or neurological status is compromised.
What is a blood flow assessment?
A blood flow assessment of the pedal pulses involves checking the pulses in your feet to see how well blood is circulating. The foot care nurse gently feels for the pulses in specific areas, such as the top of the foot (dorsalis pedis) and near the ankle (posterior tibial). This helps identify any issues with blood flow to the feet.
What is a sensory examination?
A monofilament sensory examination is a simple test used to check the feeling (sensation) in your feet. The foot care nurse gently presses a thin, flexible nylon filament against specific areas of your foot to see if you can feel it. This test helps detect nerve damage, especially in people with diabetes or other conditions that can affect foot sensation.
What about my Diabetes Risk Assessment?
The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) is a free and useful way to assess a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. We help individuals to understand their risk level. We offer support and education for all types of diabetes!
Our program includes qualified Diabetes Educators.
