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. […]
Category Archives: Foot Health
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
30
Jul
Jul
Whether you’re running and cycling, or even just standing and walking, your Achilles tendon is constantly placed under high amounts of stress. Inflammation and pain in this tendon ( above the back of the heel) is commonly experienced by many Australians and it presents as a dull ache that is worse in the mornings plus […]
16
Jul
Jul
We’ve all had blisters. Whether trying to break in a new pair of shoes, exercising for the first time in a while or walking too far in ‘that’ pair of shoes, they’re a common thing for most. But what specifically causes them? And why are some of us more prone to blisters then others? Blisters […]
09
Jul
Jul
When we are talking about the hard and thick skin that appears on our feet we are talking about callous. Callous occurs when a certain layer of your skin thickens in response to friction and pressure. Some thickening is normal, especially in high pressure areas like the heels and balls of our feet. So why […]