The 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...
Read moreTrim your toenails. Use proper straight edge (not curved) nail clippers and cut straight across – not too short, and not down at the corners as this can lead to ingrown nails. File the corners to shape them. If you are having difficulty attending to your toenails, make an appointment with a podiatrist. Forget flip-flops...
Read moreA podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the feet and lower limbs. The foot has 26 bones and 4 layers of muscles in the sole. When running, the weight bearing forces through the foot and ankle can be up to 3 times your body weight. Sport injuries to the feet...
Read moreNot just advantageous for children, the benefits of orthotics are multifold. If you didn’t already know, they’re every foot’s secret weapon against injury prevention and pain relief. Better posture Orthotics are designed to improve overall body posture by encouraging the correct positioning of joints and alignment of lower limbs and muscles from the feet up....
Read moreFootwear is an important part of preventing foot conditions. Incorrectly fitting shoes can lead to all manner of problems, particularly in children, and we advise you take into account the following tips which can also ease any existing foot conditions. When buying new shoes always consider: the function or need of the shoe any pre-existing...
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