We are very happy to announce that Active Care Podiatry is now a Members’ Choice podiatry provider at 147 Redland Bay Rd Capalaba QLD 4157. This is great news for both new and existing patients of the clinic. We are located at 147 Redland Bay Rd, Capalaba, 4157 If you have any foot related issues […]
From July 12 – July 18 is National diabetes week. Every year, more than 4,400 amputations are carried out as a result of diabetes. We need to do more to reduce the impact of diabetes. When high blood sugar affects nerves and blood vessels, they lose their ability to function. This leaves the diabetic patient […]
Custom soft orthotics – a more comfortable orthotic People regularly tell us that their orthoitcs are too hard to wear when running. These patients are often wearing orthotics that are very old. Fortunately with the advance in cnc milling technology we are able to manufacture orthotics to suit you toerance. Our Eva foam orthotics can […]
Cracking of thickened skin on the feet is common especially around the heels. Thick cracked heel callous is not only unsightly, but if the cracks are deep enough they can often cause localised infection. The cracks form because the heel takes more than its fair share of pressure in walking. This Causes the skin of […]
Keeping you safe during your visit is our #1 priority. To help to reduce the chance of person to person infection we can provide you with a protective mask to wear during your visit to our clinic. Just ask our reception staff as you enter the clinic and they will give you a mask for […]
The Australian government has classed Podiatry as an essential service. We are currently operating under the “social distancing” guidelines as suggested. We are taking all the necessary precautions to keep you safe on your visit to the clinic. Please call the clinic on 38235423 if you have any questions about your safety. Thanks as always […]
At Active Care Podiatry we are going to great lengths to ensure that your visit is a safe as possible. What are these extra steps? You will notice when you arrive at the clinic that you will be required to use hand sanitizer as you enter the clinic. When you enter the clinic you will […]
I just wanted to take a moment to reach out to let you know that our clinic is open and we are doing everything on our end to maintain a safe environment with extra hand washing, hand sanitizers and a policy to turn away any client or practitioner who is sick or has recently traveled […]
If you suffer from fungal nails please call our Capalaba podiatry clinic on 3823 5423 to book an assessment today. Fungal nails can be an embarrassing and in some cases a painful condition. Fungal nails can affect one nail or the entire foot simultaneously. The fungi that cause the infection are usually a combination of […]
Athlete’s foot is a rash mostly confined to the sole, but may also spread to the side or top of the foot. Mostly, it involves the skin between the fourth and fifth toe. The affected skin has an itching and burning sensation which later starts peeling off in small flakes. As the infection gets worse, […]