Because they are so far away from our heart, our feet are often the first part of the body to show something is wrong with the way blood is circulating. The condition of our toenails can signal the presence of the beginning of several diseases. For example, toenails that are thin, upward curving and with […]
Monthly Archives: November 2018
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Every year there are 10,000 hospital admissions in Australia for diabetes-related foot ulcers – many of these end with people having a limb, or part of a limb, amputated. If you have Diabetes, it’s important to have regular checkups with a Podiatrist. BOOK AN ASSESSMENT TODAY
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Video gait analysis is used to slow and analyze your walking (gait). When you walk, some movements of the foot happen so quickly they are hard to catch with the naked eye. By recording and slowing the video playback, we are able to more accurately diagnose and treat foot pain. LEARN MORE
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When your child first begins to walk, shoes should only be used when protection is needed from the ground. Allowing children to go barefoot or only wearing very soft shoes helps the foot to develop and assists in strengthening muscles. Sometimes children walk with their feet pointed inwards (in-toeing) or outwards (out-toeing). In most cases, […]
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Shoes are a rite of passage, a marker of milestones and events. The first pair you buy for your baby, your first day on the job, your wedding. The red sandals you refused to take off at the age of 6 but were always at the foot of your bed in the morning. Shoes are […]