Are you experiencing pain in your feet or lower limbs? This can provide clues to many related ailments throughout your body. Here is a round-up of what your various pain signals may indicate. What are the main causes of foot and lower limb pain? There are many...
Why It’s Important for Runners to See a Podiatrist If one of your new year resolutions is to start exercising more or perhaps include walking or running for the first time, it's important to see your Podiatrist first. The human foot is comprised of 112 ligaments, 33...
Are you about to buy school shoes? Read this practical guide before you hit the shops. ...
We’re fast approaching the end of the year! Did you know that several private health insurance funds ‘reset’ their benefits at the end of December each year? If you have Extras Cover, your fund could allocate a certain amount for podiatry services and products through rebates. However,...
Rigid Versus Soft Orthotics Custom orthotics are shoe inserts prescribed by a podiatrist to help with various foot problems. Orthotics can be used to reduce pain, offload high-pressure areas, improve lower limb function and reduce the risk of injury. Podiatrists can prescribe custom orthotics as part...
Laser is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. MLS laser is a multi-wave locked system which means that two sources of different wavelengths are pulsed and synchronised to get synergistic effects. What is high-power deep tissue laser therapy? MLS Laser Therapy is...
Calloused or dry, cracked heels? With Winter fast approaching many people will start to notice their skin becoming dry. Many parts of the body can be affected, but to a podiatrist the most common complaints are callouses and dry, cracked skin on the feet –...
Toenail Bracing is a safe and effective treatment option that avoids toenail surgery, requires no anesthetic, requires no recovery period, offers immediate pain reduction, and allows the quick resumption of sporting and daily activities. ...
SOME REASONS TO SEE A PODIATRIST There are so many different factors that go into having a high level of health and well-being. You may need regular checkups with doctors of various specialties to ensure you stay in great shape. One of the most used body...
In June, two of my most adventurous girlfriends and I took on the 5-day and 6-night, Carnarvon Gorge Great Walk. This walk requires you to carry everything you need including food and shelter for the duration. This will turn some people off straight away, but...