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 […]
29
Mar
Mar
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 […]
26
Mar
Mar
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 […]
24
Mar
Mar
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 […]
13
Mar
Mar
You may be experiencing pain in your feet, ingrown or discoloured skin/nails, corns, skin rashes, foot odour, foot injuries, broader health problems such as diabetes or arthritis, recurrent tripping or falling, problems fitting comfortably in your regular shoes; if you notice swelling, lumps, or redness on your feet or legs or you are experiencing foot […]
28
Feb
Feb
Have you noticed a hardening or thickening of your skin underfoot? Wondering what it is? While typically there is little need to be alarmed, calluses should be kept in check to prevent health issues from developing. Calluses may be unsightly or even annoying, but that doesn’t mean they’re always bad for your health since they […]
14
Feb
Feb
When it comes to standing all day for work, it’s not just supportive shoes and breaks that help us avoid pain and injury — strengthening your lower body can help build your endurance. Here are 5 simple and quick exercises that will help to strengthen your lower limbs and core, and increase your ability to […]
04
Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
Finding the best-fitting shoe among the numerous choices at your local running store isn’t always easy. To ensure you walk out a happy customer, you need to make sure the shoe fits properly from heel to toe and that it feels comfortable with your regular running stride. This article provides some great information about shoe […]
17
Jan
Jan
When your foot strikes the ground, the functional stability of the whole kinetic chain relies on a strong and agile base. Yet that base is often neglected in training routines. And while calf strength is important, stretching and mobility are critical as well. “The whole complex needs to work together all the way up the […]