Apr
If a you, or someone you know, suffers from a painful lower back that is aggravated during or after walking or standing, it may be a good indicator that foot dysfunction is the root cause of the problem. If we think of your back as the building, then we can see our feet are the […]
Apr
There is a multitude of reasons to see a podiatrist. Here are 4 common conditions that might require podiatric intervention: You have diabetes. From ingrown toenails to neuroarthropathy, diabetics have many issues that are frequently masked by neuropathy. Routine evaluation by a podiatrist can help catch these issues before they become limb or life threatening. […]
Mar
As podiatry is an essential service our clinic is open. 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 to COVID-19 affected areas. We have implemented social distancing measures […]
Mar
Many of us are guilty of wearing inappropriate or poor footwear. Ballet flats, high heels and skate shoes are all common choices that we know are not great for our feet. As we get older this can have a greater influence on the way we walk, and in older adults this can impair balance and […]
Mar
What are bulk billed appointments? Bulk billed podiatry appointments are when the podiatrist accepts the rebate offered by Medicare as the full fee for the service. As a result there is NO GAP FEE for patients to pay for the consultation. In some cases, where additional services are required, there may be some out-of-pocket expense. […]
Mar
As we age, our feet are at a higher risk of developing problems and pain becomes a common problem. On of the main concerns is that our feet start to lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet, a condition called Fat Pad Atrophy. This causes a number of problems – particularly […]
Mar
Permanent treatment for repeatedly ingrown nails is available at our Capalaba clinic. Ingrown nails commonly occur on the first toe and to a lesser extent on the small toes. They arise from a nail spike splitting from the nail plate and penetrating the surrounding nail sulcus. This will initially cause some discomfort; however, as the […]
Feb
Pregnancy can cause a range of complications for the lower extremities. The weight gain alone places an enormous amount of unexpected pressure on the feet. It’s common for pregnant women to suffer from foot pain, swelling, leg cramps and varicose veins. In addition to weight gain, stretched ligaments in the feet and ankles cause stability […]
Feb
With summer here and the race season in full swing, the knee is a common site of pain and injuries for both runner’s and athletes. There are many factors that can cause knee pain, with Iliotibial Band Syndrome (runner’s knee) being one of the most common issues. Iliotibial Band Syndrome is an overuse injury characterized […]