With the start of Oxfam upon us this weekend, it is important to make sure that your feet are ready for your 100km journey. In the lead up with your training you should have already trialed and tested numerous walking shoes that will be able to carry you through-out your journey to ensure you avoid […]
Ingrown toenails are very frustrating, can be very sore and in some cases can get infected and need medical attention. They may even require a dose of antibiotics. Here are a few tips to prevent ingrown toenails. 1. Cut your nails straight across, do not cut them with a curve. 2. Do not pick at […]
Before you can consider preventing overuse injuries occurring, you need to consider why overuse injuries occur in the first place. You place your body under physical stress through activity and exercise which is beneficial to our bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments making us stronger. During the re-modelling process there is a build up and breakdown […]
Applying cream to your feet is important as your feet can get dry from wearing open shoes, different weather conditions, or you might just be more susceptible to dry skin. Having dry skin can make other issues arise. These issues can include cracked heels, itchiness, irritation and can also make you more susceptible to tinea […]
Imagine This Scenario You have just started to train for a marathon. Your first few months of training have been going quite well up until last night when you started to experience pain in your feet and knees. You have never experienced an injury before this first occurrence, which makes you wonder, why now? You […]
As it is starting to get cold here in Melbourne, a lot of people are deciding to travel to the other side of the world to escape the cold weather. This means sitting on a plane for a longer period of time, and this can cause a few things to occur. The blood vessels in […]
Do you suffer from heel pain? Here are a few simple exercises to help relieve your heel pain. *Roll your foot on a golf ball/tennis ball or frozen drink bottle. *Calf stretches: a. Wall calf stretch – stand an arm’s length away from the wall, bring one foot forward and bend at the knee and […]
Have you have been suffering from blisters for years while running and just can’t work out why you continue to develop blisters on your feet? Before we can work out the best ways to avoid blisters occurring we need to understand what blisters are and why they occur. A blister is a fluid filled […]
Are you cutting your toe nails on a curve and getting ingrown toe nails or sore toes? Or do you not know how to cut your toe nails correctly? Here are a few reasons why you should cut your nails straight; Prevention of ingrown toe nails Avoids nail spikes being left on the sides of […]
Do you ever notice that your feet become sweaty and smelly especially in summer or after playing sports? Due to your feet having the largest amount of sweat glands in the body it’s no wonder that your feet smell. Your sweat glands release moisture, which over time becomes a warm environment that often leads to […]
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.
