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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Not all aches and pains are equal. Our feet are arguably one of the least cared-for parts of our body, yet are the most hardworking. Many of us spend day after day on our feet, often wearing less than comfortable shoes while we’re at it. Here are 7 tips on knowing when to seek medical […]

How are your feet affected by arthritis? Any joint in your ankles, feet and toes can be affected by arthritis. Many different types of arthritis can affect the feet and cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Arthritis in your feet can make standing and walking painful. You may find your feet and/or toes change shape, […]

The feet bear the weight of the whole body when we stand or walk so it’s no surprise that the feet can reveal about the condition of the rest of the body. From foot cramping and spasms to cold feet, here are 10 conditions that can be signalled by our feet.