Orthotics play a role in the treatment of many patients in Podiatry. They can be used to help recover from current injuries or to reduce the risk of future injuries. Orthotics are one of the more expensive podiatry items, so many patients want to know if they are covered for some of this cost. Your […]
Monthly Archives: April 2022
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In most conditions of the foot, traditional orthotics offer sufficient support when offloading pressure. Certain more complex or chronic cases may require further support. In these cases, we generally use a device called a Richie Brace. Richie Braces are a custom ankle foot orthosis (AFO) designed to control the foot and ankle and prevent the […]
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Gout is a unique form of inflammatory arthritis. Unlike osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis where the joints degrade with time and attack themselves respectively, gout occurs due to an accumulation of uric acid in the body. When the uric acid reaches a high enough concentration in the bloodstream, crystals form in the joints causing severe pain […]
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Ingrown toenails are one of the more painful foot conditions that we see regularly in the clinic. Fortunately, there is a permanent fix for ingrown toenails that can be performed under local anaesthetic. Below is a quick summary video of our most recent nail wedge resection.
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Netball is the most popular sport by participation in Australia. It is a fast-paced, dynamic sport with lots of rapid starts and stops, jumping and landing. Netball has a high rate of injury, which makes sense due to the force that is applied to the feet, knees and ankles. Whilst some injuries are unavoidable in […]