The last-ever OXFAM Trailwalker is just over 4 weeks away!! If you are reading this because you are doing it… AMAZING, what a great thing to complete and all for a very worthy cause!! At this point some of you may be regretting your decision due to injuries or lack of training whilst others will be […]

Like all seasons of the year, Summer bring its fair share of foot conditions into our clinic. With warmer days comes trips to the beach, long days at music festivals and more time spent barefoot or in thongs. Unfortunately, whilst these are all great things to do it can come at a cost.

Are you wondering if your children’s school shoes fit correctly? Are you looking at purchasing a new pair? Here are a few points to keep in mind! Growing bodies, mean growing feet. Your children can spend around 30 hours a week in their school shoes. As your children start a new school year, it is […]

Kids are forever growing and changing so it is hard to know what is just a part of normal development and what isn’t. As parents, we also can’t rely on them to tell us what they are feeling, and we don’t always know what to ask!! So how do you know when you should take your […]

National Diabetes Week is a crucial time to raise awareness about the effects, prevention and management of this devastating condition. Diabetes is a complex disorder that affects many organs, of which the feet are particularly susceptible. According to Diabetes Australia, diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century, with: – 280 Australians developing diabetes every […]

Winter brings a whole host of things for us to enjoy… snow, mulled wine and fires to name a few. However, the change in temperature can also cause an increased incidence of some medical conditions. One such condition we see in the clinic is Chilblains. Chilblains (or erythema pernio) occur primarily during the winter months […]

Nail salons are everywhere, and generally always at capacity, but should you join the masses and have a pedicure? Whilst the set-up looks the same and the low-cost may be appealing the end result, when compared to visiting a Podiatrist, may be very different. So why should you visit a Podiatrist for your nail and skincare […]

Ingrown toenails are painful, often recurring, problems that commonly present to podiatry clinics. More often than not it affects one or both sides of the big toe nail where the nail edge traumatises the surrounding skin.

The break is over and pre-season training is well and truly back on for the football codes. With a new season often comes new equipment, and perhaps the most important piece of equipment is the boots you choose to play in.  Although everybody wants to wear what their favourite players play in, it’s crucial to […]

Kids can spend up to 30 hours a week in school shoes, which roughly adds up to about 15,000 hours over their school life. With these statistics in mind, it’s easy to see why choosing the right school shoe for your child is important.