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Do you suffer tight calves?

31 March 2020

A common contributing cause is tight calves, and that’s why it is so important to stretch them regularly to prevent future foot and leg issues. Achilles tendinitis, shin splints, knee pain, plantar fasciitis to name a few can all originate from tight calf muscles.

Choosing The Right Sports Shoes

30 March 2020

If you or your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews play AFL football, soccer or rugby, you’ll know that footwear is a critical part of performance and is often the most difficult to choose.

What Might My Big Toe Pain Be

19 March 2020

The big toe is important for functions such as stability and walking so pain in the big toe can be quite unpleasant. The first metatarsophalangeal joint is the main joint that connects the big toe to the forefoot. So what is causing the pain?

Celebrating Foot Health Month – Your Feet Fit into a Much Bigger Picture!

18 October 2019

Podiatrists are foot health experts who are university-trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Often, these conditions stem from other underlying health issues such as diabetes, stress fractures and arthritis.

The importance of correctly fitting shoes

16 September 2019

Ready to buy some new shoes for summer? Carry out these five steps first, to ensure your feet stay healthy and well-protected!

Corns, Calluses and Warts…What’s the difference?

13 August 2019

One of our most frequently asked questions by patients is: what is the difference between a corn, callus or wart?

Interesting article on effectiveness of foot orthotics

20 July 2019

New research showing the addition of foot strengthening exercises with orthotic therapy for 12 weeks was more effective than knee targeted exercises.

Shockwave Therapy – NOW AVAILABLE!

6 June 2019

Find out more about Shockwave Therapy and if it’s suitable for your particular situation.

Keryflex & Fungal Toenails

27 March 2019

These treatments transform unsightly, disfigured nail, providing an immediate cosmetic improvement to compliment fungal nail laser treatment and regular debridement with oral or topical treatment.

Do you (or someone you know) suffer from ‘Shin Splints’?

11 February 2019

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), or more commonly known as ‘Shin Splints’, is a chronic over-use injury that generally affects active individuals.

Back to School Footwear Advice

23 January 2019

Most parents know, buying children’s school shoes can be a challenge as they can sometimes wear out their shoes in 6 weeks, grow out of them in one school term, or even lose them!