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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 […]

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, […]

One of the main problems that high blood glucose levels can lead to is damage to your nerves. This happens for two main reasons. Firstly, high blood glucose levels can directly cause damage to the nerves themselves. Secondly, they can cause damage to the small blood vessels that supply your nerves with the nutrients and […]

High heeled shoes can cause pain, deformities, and damage to the feet that can last a lifetime. High-heeled shoes crowd the toes, force the body’s weight onto the ball of the foot and disrupt the body’s alignment. They can lead to a laundry list of problems for women and their feet, but there are steps […]

Orthotics correct or control abnormal lower limb motions and alignment and prevent excessive movements that cause pain and chronic issues. As we age and the years of pressure and strain build up it is especially important to correct any potential gait abnormalities to prevent pain and injury. LEARN MORE

A flexible flat foot is a common condition caused by over pronation. When the foot over pronates it causes excess wear and tear on the joints and ligaments of the foot leading to pain. Every foot is different however there are some common features to look for when trying to spot a flexible flat foot. […]