The weather is changing, and cold mornings are upon us. It is tempting to place our feet in front of a heater or use an electric blanket to warm them up. These changes in extreme temperatures can lead to the formation of chilblains. Chilblains present as red, itchy lumps on the toes that can burn...
Read moreAre you experiencing pain in your feet or lower limbs? Sometimes foot pain can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Injury, overuse or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause foot pain. There are many causes of inflammatory pain which can include; Plantar heel...
Read more#1 They keep you active & mobility is independence: We’re talking about the important stuff here: your life, your community, freedom, relationships, health, activity, travel, independence, mobility, and your overall happiness! It’s a tall order, but foot health can help you to live your best life. #2 They tell a much bigger story: Your feet...
Read moreSpring is here and we all like to buy new shoes. Our Geelong podiatrists recommend the following steps to ensure your feet stay well-protected and healthy. PUSH – Pushing the back ends of your shoes inwards will tell you how much support your shoes provide. If the back end stays firm, the shoe is robust...
Read moreThe cold weather has arrived and your feet need to be cared for during the cooler months. Our Geelong Podiatrists provide some simple steps to look after your feet during winter: Protect your feet from the cold with clean well-fitting natural fibre socks (cotton, wool or bamboo). Wear well-fitting footwear both inside and outside during...
Read moreWHAT ARE CORNS AND CALLOUSES? Corns and callous are a thickening of the surface layer of the skin in response to extra friction on pressure areas of your foot. The development of corns and callous is the body’s defence system to protect tissue. Hard patches of skin are called callouses and if the pressure is...
Read moreDifferent stages of children’s development require different approaches to protecting the needs of their feet. An infant should be kept unrestrained to enable the initial growth of muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves in the feet. If the weather is cooler, adequate fitting socks can be worn to support the foot agility and still keep the...
Read moreGet ready for back to school with our Geelong podiatrists tips on the right school shoes for your child. Your children’s feet will spend most of their growth period in school shoes with their feet always on the move; standing, running, jumping, skipping, walking and sitting. Buying shoes that support your child’s feet should be...
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