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Footwear plays an important role in protecting your foot from the extremes of temperature, moisture and injuries. Good footwear plays an important part in preventing falls for older people as…
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Foot Care for the Christmas Party Season
Whether there’s an office Christmas party or get-together with friends and family on the horizon, you’re probably looking forward to letting your hair down over the next few weeks. The…
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Choosing the right sized shoes for your child
A child learning to walk receives important sensory information from the soles of their feet touching the ground so it’s a good idea they should be in bare feet or…
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Why do my orthoses squeak in my shoes?
Tips to stop my orthoses from squeaking in the shoes! Orthoses are Podiatrist prescribed inserts that are worn in shoes, and they are designed to help with your foot pain…
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Sesamoiditis – what is it?
Sesamoiditis is an overuse injury that causes pain in the ball of the foot and specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are very small bones that are…
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All You Need To Know About CAM Walkers (aka. Moon Boot)
A CAM walker is an adjustable orthopaedic device that helps to immobilise the leg and foot and it also looks like a boot, hence occasionally is called a ‘moon boot’.…
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Gout And Your Feet
An attack of gout can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your joint is on fire. Gout is a form…
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What Is A Muscle Strain and How Podiatrists Can Help
What causes a muscle strain? A muscle strain, or a muscle pull occurs when a muscle in your lower limb is overstretched or overworked. Even if the injury from overstretching…
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What’s The Big Deal with Diabetes and Feet?
Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century and the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system. Around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.3…
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THE FOOT GUIDE FOR HIKERS eBOOK: Your FREE Hiking Guide To Overcome Common Foot Pain
Author: TRANG NGUYEN – The Footcare Clinic’s nature lover and hiking Podiatrist In this eBook, you will learn – Five Common Foot Conditions Experienced by Hikers How to Treat and Prevent each…
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Forefoot Pain: Why Do I Have Pain at The Balls Of My Feet?
Have you ever found that at times the balls of your feet throbs and aches? Does this usually happen after you’ve been standing all day at work or when you’re…
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Chilblains: Cold Weather Woes For Your Feet and Toes!
Red, itchy and swollen toes are common symptoms of chilblains It’s that time of year again when the low temperatures are making our feet feel frozen, numb and cold. All…
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What Foot Problems Will Need Essential Podiatry Services While You Are Self Distancing?
What foot problems need help and attention while I am self-distancing? This is undoubtedly a difficult time for everyone dealing with COVID-19 and we understand if our clients would prefer…
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Summer Footwear Advice To Prevent Sore Feet And Injuries
Here in our clinic, we’re often asked: “What can I wear in the summer besides my runners?” This is an important consideration as here in Australia the weather can reach…
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All About Corns and Calluses
Calluses and Corns can be unpleasant to look at and feel quite painful! They can occur anywhere on the foot where there’s rubbing or irritation. Calluses and corns are skin changes…
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Spring Racing Carnival: No More Sore Feet At The Races!
Our Top 6 Tips For Happy Feet At The Spring Racing Carnival It’s that time of year again, where Melbournians frock and suit up and head to the Spring Racing…
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Hiking Shoes: A guide to finding the right hiking shoes and boots
Trang, an experienced podiatrist at the Footcare Clinic and an avid-hiker, is here to share her extensive knowledge of Hiking and Foot-wear to give you the best advice for Hiking…
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Sever’s Disease: What is Severs Disease and How Can I Help My Child with Heel Pain?
Sever’s disease is the common name for Calcaneal Apophysitis. It is a common cause of heel pain in the growing children population, particularly those that are active in sporting activities.…
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Ingrown Toenail: What to do about an ingrown toenail…
Pain from an ingrown toenail can be excruciating. Don’t let it drag you down. Read on to learn about this very common condition and how to manage it. An ingrown…
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