Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune system attacks its tissues resulting in inflammation, swelling, joint deformity and pain. Affecting 2% of Australians, it is commonly managed through medications to relieve pain and slow the progression of the disease. A common complaint for those suffering from RA is foot and […]

Navicular stress fractures are one of the most common stress fractures seen in athletes, particularly those involved in explosive activities involving jumping, sprinting, rapid braking/acceleration and changes in direction. The navicular is a crucial bone which is positioned on the medial (inside) aspect of the foot between the forefoot (ball) and rearfoot (heel). It forms the […]

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 […]

If you sit at a desk and/or at a computer for most of the working day  you are part of the majority, with a Safe Work Australia study reporting 81% of surveyed Australian workers are exposed to sitting as part of their work [1]. Whilst sitting doesn’t seem like a ‘high risk’ activity, the same study […]

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.

Lower leg pain of any kind can have wide-ranging effects on overall health and mental well-being, particularly if allowed to become chronic in nature. Lower leg pain can result from a variety of issues including:

Whether you’ve run the marathon or paraded the runways of the spring carnival, forefoot pain can often be the unwanted result of all your efforts.

Spring in Melbourne to a lot of people means one thing…the Spring Racing Carnival!! Unfortunately, for a lot of women, and some men, it also means sore feet due to long days standing by the track. So to help you prepare for the races this year we have compiled our top 5 tips that will ensure you […]