Plantar warts are one of the many foot problems which most of us will experience in our lifetime. Chances are you or someone you know has had one at some point in their lives, but usually when young. They are...
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Most of us have heard of the term ‘heel spur’; but what actually are heel spurs, and what does having one mean for you? We’ll explore these questions in this blog by running through what a heel spur is, what...
If you have an active kid, you will know they hate missing out on the sport they love. Unfortunately, active sporty kids, particularly those playing field sports like soccer, AFL, NRL and hockey, are especially prone to certain injuries. This...
Cracked feet are a common sight in Queensland. Most of us have experienced walking behind someone in sandals or thongs and noticing their badly cracked and split heels. Perhaps you yourself are suffering from cracked feet. There are a number...
Have you heard that diabetics must see a podiatrist every year? Do you know why? An unfortunately large percentage of the population suffers from the medical condition diabetes. Diabetes can affect many parts of the body, but often one of...
Strokes are a condition which affects a large number of Australians. Every nineteen minutes someone has a stroke. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. Stroke is a big killer, but it also has long-lasting...
We all know tradies work hard, but their feet probably work even harder! When you’re doing long hours of manual labour in steel-capped boots, it’s common for your feet and legs to suffer. Luckily there are a number of ways...
An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) is when one or both sides of your nail pushes into the skin causing inflammation and in some cases an infection. Associated pain can be a minor discomfort or intense pain that even stops you being...
Nighttime is a common time to experience leg pain. As the body winds down, blood flow changes and muscles recover from the day’s physical activity. For some, this leads to nothing more than muscle fatigue or minor cramps, while for...
Let’s talk about ageing feet! Some people may have been lucky and never had any foot problems, or maybe they have a history of issues like plantar fasciitis, either way, most people will start to experience some kind of changes...
Fungal nail infections affect up to 23% of people. Looking at the high percentage of affected people you are probably asking yourself, “Am I at risk of getting a fungal nail infection?” What is nail fungus? Fungal nails are caused...
You have probably heard of foot orthoses (orthotics), but do you know what are orthotics used for? New patients and patients struggling with foot pains often ask this question. What are they? Orthotics are devices specially designed by your podiatrist...
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