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What is Podiatry & What Can It Do For You?
Podiatry (noun) po·di·a·try pə-ˈdī-ə-trē Podiatry is the medical care and treatment of the human foot. As this is a fairly broad definition, let's explore the scope of Podiatry a bit further. Podiatry covers many issues, from toenail care to intricate surgeries for...
Are Thongs Bad For My Feet?
While Melbourne summers may not always be scorching, they often inspire people to trade in their winter Uggs, slip into their thongs, or even go barefoot when heading out. However, over the hotter months, this change can lead to specific foot-related issues, or worsen...
Winter Foot Problems/Socks/Shoes/Sports
COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE FEET IN WINTER This month we will be talking about winter foot problems, with winter fast approaching we thought it was the perfect time to revisit some of the common things we see in winter and whatto look out for. This month we will discuss...
Shoes for Babies & Children – What Works Best and When to Use?
What Works Best and When to Use? Watching babies move from crawling to walking is an amazing thing, and can happen faster than we realize! But not many parents have a specific idea of how shoes fit into the equation, often asking: “When should my baby start wearing...
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes - A Complex Condition Diabetes is a complex condition that can affect the entire body and if not properly managed can lead to complications that impact an individual's quality of life. There are 3 main types of diabetes; Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational...
How Can I Treat/Fix Achilles Pain?
Achilles Tendinopathy may be the Cause! After weeks locked up at home and the cold air of winter approaching, many people are starting to feel those aches & pains creep in - a major one being Achilles pain or tendinopathy, often felt as a pain/ache/pulling...
What Causes Achilles Tendinopathy?
Achilles Tendinopathy May be the Cause! After weeks locked up at home and the cold air of winter approaching, many people are starting to feel those aches & pains creep in - a major one being Achilles pain or tendinopathy, often felt as a pain/ache/pulling...
Calf or Back-of-Heel Pain?
Achilles Tendinopathy may be the Cause! After weeks locked up at home and the cold air of winter approaching, many people are starting to feel those aches & pains creep in - a major one being Achilles pain or tendinopathy, often felt as a pain/ache/pulling...
All About Bunions
What are they? They are boney prominences most commonly occurring on the big toe joint (1st metatarsophalangeal joint) they can also commonly occur on the 5th toe or the small toe and this is commonly called either a tailor's bunion or a bunionette. But this is less...