The 14th of November marks World Diabetes Day (WDD). WDD was first undertaken in 1991 and grew in size to the point that it was recognised by the United Nations as an official day in 2006. The WDD 2017 campaign looks to promote the importance of affordable and equitable access for all women that are...
Read moreIn Australia, it is estimated that 1.2 million people aged 2 years and over have been diagnosed with diabetes, meaning that over 5% of the entire nation are living with the condition. Every year there are 10,000 hospital admissions in Australia for diabetes-related foot ulcers – 4,400 of these admissions result in some form of lower...
Read moreOctober 1st marked the beginning of Foot Health Month, an initiative in which the Australian Podiatry Association wishes to encourage everyone to include a visit to a Podiatrist as a part of their regular health check. There is no denying that the health of our feet is an important thing, and at Podiatry@Belmont, your Geelong...
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As parents, we hope that our children are able to grow to their full and healthiest potential. At Podiatry@Belmont, your Geelong podiatrists, we are able to assess and advise you in regards to any concerns or questions that you may have about your families feet. Ossification (which is the natural process of bone...
Read morePodiatry@Belmont has been recognised for the quality and safety of their service with the award of accreditation by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) against the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards as applicable to the profession. QIP is Australia’s most comprehensive not-for-profit accreditation organisation, dedicated to delivering accreditation and support services to a diverse range...
Read moreAt Podiatry@belmont we love hearing the travel plans of our clients. Our Geelong Podiatrists can give you some hints to help you have a great holiday. Good walking shoes are a must. Shoes should be worn in and comfortable before you leave. We are happy to check your footwear or give tips on which...
Read moreIn April 2017, a Canadian province has scrapped the dress code which requires female employees to wear high heels. The government of British Columbia says a workplace requirement of wearing high heels is a health and safety issue. High heel wearing for long periods of time can cause possible damage to feet, legs and back...
Read moreDr Comfort Shoe a. Brian for males and b. Annie for females Do your shoes cause pressure and pain on your toes? A recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research found the use of an off the shelf medical grade shoe reduced the pressure on the forefoot of participants and...
Read moreGetting the best fit in school shoes is important for long term foot health. School shoes carry your children around ALL day, longer than any other shoes they will wear. The bones in childrens’ feet are still developing, so require a good fit to enable them to reach potential. When looking for shoes, our children’s...
Read moreSweating is a natural function of our body to cool itself down, yet extremely sweaty feet can cause distress for people. There are more than 250,000 sweat glands in each foot, producing half a cup of sweat a day. Sweaty feet or hyperhidrosis is a common condition that causes excessive sweating on the soles of...
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