Welcome to Lonehill Podiatry Practice
The practice offers diagnosis, treatment and prevention of adult and child foot problems and is located in the heart of LonehillMeet the Podiatrist
Jaroschka Pfeiffer
Jaroschka Pfeiffer completed her 4 year Higher Diploma in Podiatry at Wits Technikon (UJ) and qualified as a podiatrist in 1989.
In 1990 she started her first private practice at Melrose North Medical and Dental Centre and had a satelite practice at Intercare in Randburg.
She completed a postgraduate BSC honours degree in Podiatry through the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom.
Jaroschka is currently consulting in her practice in Lonehill where she has been since 2012
Jaroschka is registered with the Health Professions council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Her qualifications are: NHD POD (S.A.); BSc (Hons.)Brighton UK
What is a Podiatrist?
A podiatrist is a Health Care Professional involved with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of adult and child foot problems.
A podiatrist practicing in South Africa should be registered with the Health Professions Counsel of South Africa (HPCSA)
Clinical Podiatry
Dermatological (Skin)
Hard skin found on pressure areas.
Corns
Calluses (hard skin)
Plantar warts
Fungal skin infection
Nails
Ingrown toenails
Thickening of toenails
Fungal toenail infections
Laser treatment for nail fungus
Diabetic Foot Care
Yearly diabetic foot analysis/check up
Diabetic foot care advice
Prevention of complications
Podiatric care: Cutting nails, reducing hard skin, etc.
Treatment of Foot lesions e.g: ulcers
Orthotic/Innersole Therapy
Devices fitted into shoes adjusting the way you walk
Provide stability and/or cushioning to the foot
Improve walking and reduce stress off injured body areas
Treat/adjust foot disorders eg: Flat feet, in-toing, high arched feet etc…
Align feet and lower limbs during walking and running
Relieve pain in feet, legs ,hips and back
Biomechanical Foot Assessment
Assessment of lower limb and foot function
Check for abnormalities causing pain in foot, ankle, leg , knee, hip, back
Biomechanical assessment consists of a static (standing, lying and sitting position) and dynamic examination (walking and running)
Once problem is identified, custom made orthotics/innersoles can be made
Structural Foot/Toe Problems
Hammer toes
Overiding toes
Claw Toes
Bunions
Flat Feet
High Arched Feet
Sports related foot & lower leg problems
Foot, Knee, hip or lower leg pain
Arch and heel pain
Achilles Tendonitis
Shin splints
ITB
Runners Knee
Plantar Fasciitis
Children’s Foot & leg Problems
Flat Feet
Pigeon Toes
Knock Knees
Bow legs
Foot and leg pain
Contact Your Lonehill Podiatrist Today
Address: 57 Hoogenhout Cres, Lone Hill, Sandton, 2062
Number: 082 346 5519
Mon - Fri: 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 12 PM
Sunday: Closed