When you get a new pair of orthotics there is always a desire to put them on straight away and give them a proper go around. But what happens when those new orthotics don’t feel right? Whilst it is normal for new orthotics to feel strange, sometimes pain and blisters can occur when wearing them. […]
08
Oct
Oct
Orthotics are designed to change the ground that lies under our feet. Whether that involves more support for our arches or more cushioning for the ball of our foot, these changes are designed to help the way our foot functions. But what about the surface that supports the orthotics? Our shoes. If we think of […]
01
Oct
Oct
We’ve all had our fair share of foot pains. Blisters from a new pair of shoes can be uncomfortable when walking around and leave us with nagging pain. Whilst that pain will eventually subside there are other issues, like sharp pains in our heel or arch, that can worsen with time. Many of us ignore […]
27
Sep
Sep
Take advantage of your private health cover and replace your orthotics before the end of year. Generally your private health insurance has to be used within the calendar year or you will lose your benefit for the year. Once the end of year has arrived you can no longer claim for this benefit. If you […]
03
Sep
Sep
There’s nothing quite like a box fresh pair of shoes. But it doesn’t take much for them to lose that shine, especially when they’re white. That’s why it’s important to clean them properly, which can be especially hard with all the different materials shoes are made from these day. One of the big questions is […]
27
Aug
Aug
Many health practitioners and specialists preach about the benefits of walking, but what about when it causes leg pains? There are known benefits to our body with walking, lower rates of heart disease and some cancers, but what about when our legs ache during and after walking. Here is some information about four non-arthritic conditions […]
20
Aug
Aug
It warms up pretty quickly here in Queensland. Blink and suddenly winter is over and the temperature has started climbing. With the warmer weather of spring and summer around the corner you’ll probably want to slip on a pair of sandals or thongs. So here are some tips to get your feet looking great for […]
13
Aug
Aug
Stress fractures are thin hairline fractures that mostly affect the weight-bearing bones in the body. Unlike regular fractures that result from a single severe impact, stress fractures result from repeated or excessive stress over an extended period of time. The most common sites of stress fractures in the foot are the metatarsal bones, the five […]
06
Aug
Aug
Child in-toeing, or pigeon toes, is a common question we are asked about as podiatrists. It refers to when our feet point inward when walking, instead of straight ahead. It is actually quite a common condition in young children, with roughly 30% of children showing in-toeing by the age of 4. Thankfully most cases are […]
02
Aug
Aug
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 […]