5 Lacing Techniques for Runners!

Have you just started running or begun a new daily sport? If so you may find the universal lacing technique for your runners is not providing you with sufficient benefits. Or maybe no matter what the style, brand or fit of your runners, they are still causing you some pain and discomfort. This pain and […]

Why You Should Be Wearing Thongs Around Public Pools This Summer?

As the warmer months are approaching, going to the beach and to public pools is a fun and nice way to cool off and also do a little bit of physical activity.   Although it is a fun activity, you need to be careful as Tinea and Onychomycosis love the warm, wet environments and can […]

Dry Cracked Heels: How to Get Your Feet Ready For Summer

Are you afraid to tuck into your summer shoes? Or does the thought of anybody noticing those dry, cracked heels terrify you? Keep reading to find out how to get your feet ready for its big debut!   Dry skin can result from internal and external factors. External factors like the weather and certain types […]

Are Salon Pedicures Good For Your Feet Or Should You See A Podiatrist Instead?

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 […]

What is Neuropathy?

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 […]

Wart Treatments

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

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 Health Advice

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 […]

The effects of high heels

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 […]

What Causes Swollen Feet and Ankles?

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 […]