The nail salon industry has grown rapidly around the world. They offer cheap manicure and foot spa pedicures for a bundle price of generally around $35-$40 in Melbourne. This usually includes soaking your feet in a warm spa, cutting & shaping of nails, cutting away cuticles, scrubbing feet and removing a small part of hard […]
Neuropathy “What is Neuropathy?” “What does that mean?” A person is said to have neuropathy when damage occurs to their nervous system. This includes the nerves outside the central nervous system (CNS) that is excluding the brain and the spinal cord. Neuropathy also known as peripheral neuropathy or sometimes as poly neuropathy, is an underlying condition found in […]
Banana and cinnamon sounds like a great way to top your morning’s porridge but read on to find out how they can help cure a common and often painful foot condition… Plantar warts, that is those on the soles of the feet, may be a common problem but for anyone who has had them will know […]
Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure used to reduce pain. This technology has become a very reliable treatment option for people suffering from MORTON’S NEUROMA. The procedure requires a local anaesthetic and imaging guidance (live ultrasound) to confirm placement of the fine point needle which is inserted into the affected nerve. It is performed by an […]
Nail Polish – Which is the healthiest? We all know we probably shouldn’t keep nail polish on as long as we do. We’ve heard all the bad stuff about it – you can get fungal infections from sharing it, it can discolour your nails, can ruin your nails if they are brittle.. Have you […]
Most high heel wearing women who come into my clinic with some sort of foot problem often sheepishly admit that they wear their heels “too often” and then they try to reason with me why they do it. Usually the first point they raise is that they work in a professional environment and flats won’t […]
A very common complaint we treat in our clinic is swollen feet and/or ankles. The technical term we use to describe this condition is “peripheral oedema”. There are many causes for swollen feet and ankles. Most are likely to resolve quickly, however, some of the causes can be the sign of a health concern which needs […]
This is one of the most common questions we are asked as Podiatrists’. To understand why your treatment does not appear to be working we need to ascertain what type of fungal infection you have, what your treatment procedure has been in the past and lifestyle factors. To understand fungal infections please see: http://www.medicalpedicure.com.au/fungal-infection/ There are […]
Since becoming a mum 10 months ago, I’ve really started to reconsider the types of chemicals I use and come into contact every day. Throughout my pregnancy I found that my feet started to become quite dry. They’d never been dry before, and I was concerned with the chemical component in some of the creams […]
I’m sure we can all agree, at some point we’ve suffered from “shoe envy”. I get it all the time! Being a Podiatrist, I’ve got two minds about shoes – there’s the fashionable ones (you know the ones, nice heel, lovely calf accentuation and lengthening effect, may have some foot pain in the morning – […]
At Medical Pedicure, we’re here to revolutionize foot care and prioritize your safety. Run by Qualified Podiatrists our expert team of podiatrists understands feet inside and out. With their extensive knowledge, you’ll receive the best advice and treatments for all your foot-related concerns.
