With New Year around the corner, many of us have a new year’s resolution to make improvements to our health. Given your feet house a quarter of the bones in your entire body, foot health is an important aspect of your overall health plan. But when do you need to see a podiatrist? If you...
Read moreFoot orthoses, formerly known as orthotics, are orthopaedic devices worn in closed in shoes that support the soft tissue structures in the foot. Foot orthoses can help to realign the foot posture and they can assist with improving the function of the feet and lower limbs. There are two types of foot orthoses – off...
Read moreHow does diabetes affect feet? If you have diabetes, it greatly increases your risk of developing complications that cause nerve damage or poor circulation. What are the signs and symptoms? Did you know that feet are often the first place to show diabetic related symptoms? Symptoms may include: Cold feet Numbness Leg pain after walking...
Read moreThe International Federation of Podiatrists has recently released a global standard definition for podiatry. “Podiatry is that profession of health sciences concerned with the research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of deformities, pathologies and injuries of the foot and associated structures – in relation with the body as well as the manifestations of systemic diseases – by all appropriate systems and technologies using scientific and...
Read moreThe 15th of October marks the beginning of Foot Health Week! It is a time to celebrate and recognise the services that are provided by our Geelong podiatrists. If you were ever wondering when you should see a podiatrist, the Australian Podiatry Association has released a list of basic complaints requiring podiatry assessment and management....
Read moreSpring has arrived and with the warmer weather people tend to increase their activity levels and may participate in exercise programs. With an increase in activity comes the risk of injuries. Our Geelong podiatrists see more injuries during the warmer months and ankle sprains are the most common exercise related injury. Children and teens also...
Read moreDid you know that heel or arch pain is the most common foot condition that Australians experience, with 48% having heel pain at least once in their lifetime and 38% of Australians having experienced heel pain in the past twelve months. Your Geelong Podiatrists at Podiatry@Belmont are excited to announce the offering of a specialty...
Read moreAmelia is an experienced podiatrist who graduated from La Trobe University in 2005. For her honours year, she completed a thesis on ‘Postural Asymmetries and Clinical Measurements’. As a Geelong podiatrist, she has gained over a decade of experience, focusing on biomechanics, sports podiatry, diabetes, paediatric podiatry, surgery and general care. Amelia has also completed a...
Read morePlantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that infects the outer layer of the skin. The virus enters the skin through a cut, crack or break in the skin. Plantar warts occur on the bottom of the feet or ends of toes. Plantar warts are common in children attending swimming pools....
Read moreWith cold and wet weather on its way, our Geelong podiatry team are preparing to manage increased pain from osteoarthritis. Many of our patients are affected by osteoarthritis that affects their feet. Some symptoms of osteoarthritis are: Pain that worsens during or after activity Stiffness that goes away after movement Swelling around joints Clicking or...
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