Are you a Tradie, play footy, netballer or just a regular Jo? Ingrowns can occur on anyone from any walk of life. If you would like us to give you some advice, grab a free assessment* HERE and get it sorted once and for all....
Cracked heels can occur in both men and women and can be extremely painful if not fixed quickly. The cracks can split which allows a portal of entry for infections. Many people are often embarrassed about the appearance of their cracked, dry heels. But don't...
As Podiatrists, we see PLANTAR FASCIITIS EVERY DAY. It can be really debilitating and something that you think about all day long. This impacts on your lifestyle and mental health if you don't get it fixed quickly. The longer you have the plantar fasciitis (heel/arch pain), the...
A fracture of the heel bone (calcaneus) is most often caused by high impact to the heel. For example, when a person has fallen from a height or been in a car accident. Injuries can range from a small bone crack to a shattered bone,...
Years ago, arthritis was considered an inherent part of the aging process and a signal to a patient that it's time to slow down, but not so anymore. Recent research and clinical findings show that there is much more to life for arthritis patients than...
As Podiatrists, we commonly get asked "what is a callus or corn" so we thought we would let you know! A callus is an area of hard, thickened skin on the foot that is formed in response to pressure or friction. When pressure is concentrated in...
For those who suffer with morning heel pain and struggles to get up first thing in the morning, we've been targeting you for the last week with our daily posts on how to self-treat your morning pain. Here are all the posts gathered together to...
Have you seen the words "Shockwave Therapy" a number of times posted on our facebook posts and videos? Have you wondered why we are talking about it so often? Well, the thing is shockwave therapy is the latest device that has proven to be one...
We see a lot of patients asking about the health of their toenail. A number of them feels silly for even asking. The interesting fact is that the integrity of your fingernail and toenails can share a great deal of information about your well-being. Your...
Why do you have an ingrown toenail? - Poor nail cutting technique can result in the nail being cut too far down on one side, creating a small spike of nail which pierces the skin and results in the ingrown toenail. - Incorrectly fitted shoes, not allowing...
