Most people wear runners for their physical activity, and can wear these runners for too long without updating the shoe for long periods such as 2+ years. This can cause injury as the technology in the shoe wears down with wear and stops being effective. It is important to update your running shoes every 700-800kms, including walking and all activity […]
Salon pedicures are seen as glamorous and something to treat yourself to, but on the contrary, can cause a few issues that are not to the benefit of keeping your feet healthy. These include, fungal nails, tinea, warts and in some cases, bacterial skin infections such as cellulitis. The causes of these infections are not […]
Our feet are one of the most important parts of the body, and often, are one of the most neglected. Daily care is often over looked in our busy lives however, looking after our feet is not as hard as it may appear. Here are a few essential ways you can care for your feet. […]
With pool and holiday season finally upon us it’s important to make sure that we are pulling out the thongs from the back of the cupboard to avoid picking up any nasties. ‘So what exactly are these nasties?’ you might ask. Well, I am referring to those dreaded fungal infections of the skin and nails […]
Do you have a nail that doesn’t grow very well, is short and doesn’t look like a normal nail or do you have a fungal nail that isn’t looking nice and is brittle and discoloured? Keryflex is an option to patients at our clinic who have damaged nails due to trauma that don’t grow well or […]
It is important to look after your feet when you are pregnant, as they can swell and also change shape and your arch can also become less predominant which in some cases can cause arch pain. In addition, it can become increasingly harder to reach your feet to cut your toe nails and apply cream […]
Pregnancy is a time of many changes within a woman’s body, some of these very exciting as the child within you grows. However not all changes are as pleasant and foot pain is a very common complaint. As you naturally gain weight during your pregnancy a woman’s centre of gravity is shifted and this places […]
It is important to keep our feet well hydrated and apply cream regularly. But how often is regularly? We suggest applying cream daily to the feet after showering or applying cream to the feet when getting into bed therefore you won’t be slipping and sliding around the house or in your shoes. When applying cream […]
Changes to toe nail health may affect the colour, thickness and shape of our nails. These changes can occur for many reasons and commonly include fungal infections, ingrown toe nails, repetitive trauma and melanomas. Knowing what to lookout for and how to successfully treat the underlying causes are key to having successful outcomes. Fungal Nail […]
Psoriasis of the nails can affect the fingernails and also the toe nails, in most cases it is mild and doesn’t cause much of a problem for the person affected, but in some cases can be a bigger issue for people. Psoriasis of nails can affect each individual to a different degree but can cause: […]
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.
