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The Foot’s Faulty Footsteps: How Biomechanical Gait Leads to Calluses

March 7, 2024 11:31 amPublished by Comments Off on The Foot’s Faulty Footsteps: How Biomechanical Gait Leads to Calluses

By Hayley Van Den Berg Our feet are intricate marvels of engineering, perfectly adapted to propel us across diverse landscapes. Yet, like any finely tuned machine, even slight deviations in motion can cause wear and tear. We have all experienced the blisters that form from an ill-fitting pair of shoes, or a sudden increase in […]

Struggling with shin pain? Worried it’s “Shin Splints”? Podiatrist Mitchell Paterson discusses likely causes, treatments and prevention

February 23, 2024 3:44 pmPublished by Comments Off on Struggling with shin pain? Worried it’s “Shin Splints”? Podiatrist Mitchell Paterson discusses likely causes, treatments and prevention

By: Mitchell Paterson, B. Health Science (Podiatry) (Hons) Supervising Podiatrist, My Foot Dr Tweed Heads   Shin splints – sounds scary doesn’t it?! But there’s no need to be alarmed – the vast majority of people that experience shin splints get back to the things they love doing by listening to good advice and following […]

Blisters Treatment

January 25, 2024 2:30 pmPublished by Comments Off on Blisters Treatment

If blisters are a common occurrence on your feet and affect your daily activity, it’s time you visited The Foot and Ankle Clinic for help. A blister is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin. The fluid is commonly lymph, serum, plasma, blood or pus. Blisters are typically caused by […]

Footcare and Diabetes

October 27, 2023 1:05 pmPublished by Comments Off on Footcare and Diabetes

Diabetes is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Podiatrists play a crucial role in supporting people with diabetes by providing expert foot care and helping to prevent lower limb complications. In this blog, we’ll explore how podiatrists can help people with diabetes. Prevention  Preventing foot complications is a top priority for podiatrists […]

Is Shockwave The Key To Your Achilles Pain?

October 27, 2023 12:47 pmPublished by Comments Off on Is Shockwave The Key To Your Achilles Pain?

Achilles pain is one of the most common foot problems that our podiatrists see and treat – and it’s no surprise, given the large load placed on the Achilles tendon every time we walk and run, paired with the fact that it has a notably poorer blood supply compared to other tendons around the body. […]

The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia – 7.30 Report | ABC

October 24, 2023 1:10 pmPublished by Comments Off on The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia – 7.30 Report | ABC

The 7.30 Report on the ABC has run a story about The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia. The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia, headquartered in NSW is not associated or affiliated with our business or our clinics. We operate 12 world class podiatry clinics in Victoria and are committed to providing the highest […]

Plantar Warts in Children and Teenagers: Understanding Treatment Options

September 4, 2023 3:14 pmPublished by Comments Off on Plantar Warts in Children and Teenagers: Understanding Treatment Options

Plantar warts, also known as a verruca, are a common skin condition that can impact people of all ages although they are particularly common in children. As podiatrists, we are often the first point of contact for patients seeking treatment for their plantar warts. What causes warts? Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus […]

Do you experience corns and calluses on your feet? Let’s talk about the importance of footwear

April 4, 2023 1:42 pmPublished by Comments Off on Do you experience corns and calluses on your feet? Let’s talk about the importance of footwear

As podiatrists, we see a lot of people who are dealing with calluses and corns on their feet. These are common foot conditions that can be caused by a variety of factors, but one of the most common is footwear. Wearing ill-fitting shoes or shoes that don’t provide enough support can cause your feet to […]

Stroke-Related Calluses and Corns

April 4, 2023 1:37 pmPublished by Comments Off on Stroke-Related Calluses and Corns

When it comes to foot health, calluses and corns are common issues that many of us face. These hard, thick patches of skin can be painful and unsightly, and can often be caused by a variety of factors. But did you know that having a stroke can also increase your risk of developing calluses and […]

A Podiatrist’s Injury-Preventing Tips for Distance Runners

April 3, 2023 6:40 pmPublished by Comments Off on A Podiatrist’s Injury-Preventing Tips for Distance Runners

Distance running is becoming increasingly popular. Marathons across the world are now getting some of the highest participation rates ever. At the same time, distance running can sometimes lead to injuries. In fact, it is estimated that the incidence of injury in endurance runners is between 30-80% – and most of these are foot and […]