THE IMPORTANCE OF 12 MONTH ORTHOTIC REVIEWS
Heel Pain Clinic 12 Month Orthotic Review If you have been fitted for orthotics, your Podiatrist would have booked you in for a 12 month orthotic review. Why Do…
LOSING YOUR LEG TO A FISH HOOK
Losing your leg to a fish hook A news story this week by the ABC (A Cautionary Tale) concerned Chris Browning – a man with type 1 diabetes since his…
I HATE MY TOENAILS
WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY? One of the most common questions we are asked as Podiatrist’s is, “Why are my toenails ugly?”. The second most common question regards toenails…
DID YOU WASTE YOUR MONEY ON AN EXPENSIVE PAIR OF SNEAKERS?
So many people go into a shoe store, particularly a sports shoe store, & get overwhelmed by the array of shoes before them. They try & multiple shoes & get advice on…
WHY ARE MY TOES BURNING? COULD IT BE CHILLBLAINS?
Chilblains – My Toes Are Burning We are in the depths of winter and as I look out my window is cold, grey and wet – BRING ON SUMMER!!!. Whilst…
THIS PAIN IS KILLING ME AND I DON’T THINK YOU CAN HELP ME
These were the exact words a patient said to me a month ago. He’d been suffering from heel pain for 10 months. In his words, he had tried everything but…
SIGNS YOUR CHILD MAY NEED TO SEE A PODIATRIST
As a parent or caregiver you may have noticed some of the below signs indicating that your child may have a foot or leg problem requiring the attention of a…
LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY FAQ’S – WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
Great question! Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT (so much quicker to type) is a relatively new type of treatment in Australia even though it has been used in the…
LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY – IS IT SAFE?
Safety is paramount with any therapy or treatment.? Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is extremely safe & has almost no risks. But when you write the word “almost”, understandably, people…
LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY – IS IT PAINFUL?
That’s another great question! The quick & simple answer is that low level laser therapy (LLLT) IS NOT PAINFUL! How good is that. LLLT uses low level lasers that stimulate…
DRY NEEDLING VERSUS ACUPUNCTURE
Dry needling is fast gaining more appreciation and is now a common method used to assist in pain and rehabilitation. It certainly is a treatment of choice when it…