In 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...
Read moreThe sun us shining and the new Revere summer sandal range is in stock. Revere sandals are beneficial for a variety of reasons; offering comfort and arch support and allowing the feet to breathe. Revere sandals enhance foot health for people experiencing heel pain and tired and arching feet. Revere sandals provide a removable insole...
Read moreOur feet can get neglected wearing closed in shoes and boots all winter. With hard callouses, dry heels and thick nails your feet may be desperate for some TLC. Hard, cracked skin around the heels is very common in summer, often caused by open-backed sandals and thongs rubbing around the edge of the heel. Daily...
Read moreOctober is Foot Health Month and a great reminder that your Geelong podiatrist can help get you back on your feet and living the life you choose. If you’re in pain or would just like to ask our professional advice on something, contact podiatry@belmont to make an appointment.
Read moreRevere shoes have been designed in collaboration with leading footwear experts to combine style, comfort and fitting to support many foot types. Revere shoes provide a removable foot bed/insole to accommodate custom made orthotic devices. The extra depth unit allows for a wide variety of custom orthotics to be inserted without taking away the style or look...
Read morePodiatry@belmont is now stocking bamboo socks. Bamboo is a wonderful, green resource that is hugely beneficial both to the way we want to live our lives and to the environment. Bamboo is 100 per cent natural and biodegradable. What are the benefits of bamboo socks? Hypoallergenic – The eco-friendly bamboo fibres do not irritate the...
Read more1. Time of Day The smallest your feet will be all day is in the morning after you get up. Unless you work at night and are on your feet, morning is not the time to shop for shoes. Feet expand during the day. To find the best fit, buy shoes in the late...
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