October 15, 2024
Podiatry Week in 2024 will take place in Australia from October 14 to 20. This event focuses on raising awareness about the podiatry profession and the critical role podiatrists play in maintaining foot health. During this week, various campaigns and activities are organized to promote the profession, address misconceptions, and encourage people to consider podiatry...
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August 13, 2024
Get Professionally Measured: Visit a ski shop where a professional can measure your feet for length, width, and arch height. Know Your Skill Level: Different boots cater to different skill levels. Beginners may prefer softer boots for comfort, while advanced skiers often opt for stiffer boots for better control. Wear Proper Socks: Use thin, moisture-wicking...
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February 6, 2024
Taking care of your feet in summer is important to ensure comfort and prevent various foot problems. Here are some footcare hints for warm weather: Hygiene: Wash your feet daily with soap and water, paying attention to the spaces between your toes. Keep your toenails trimmed and clean to prevent ingrown toenails and fungal infections....
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May 24, 2021
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...
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October 19, 2020
This year’s Foot Health Week campaign ran from October 12th – 18th, encouraging people to get back on track – “fit feet for a better you”. This year, the global pandemic has impacted Australians immensely, and the aim of the campaign was to promote foot health, thereby encouraging better overall health outcomes for Australians. 1...
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August 17, 2020
While you are spending more time at home, devoting a few minutes a day on your foot care and choosing the right shoes to wear can keep you comfortable and free from pain. Here are a few things you can do to keep your feet healthy during lockdown. Wash your feet each day with soap...
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July 15, 2020
This National Diabetes Week theme is heads up diabetes, focusing on the impact of mental and emotional health for people with diabetes. For those living with diabetes, managing feet on top of everything else can be challenging, especially if diabetes foot related disease is present. Our Geelong podiatrists provide a few simple and practical tips...
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February 26, 2020
Are 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...
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September 23, 2019
Spring 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...
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July 31, 2019
Gait is basically the way a person walks. Podiatrists assess gait to observe how the body parts are moving. An abnormal gait can lead to imbalances elsewhere in the body when moving. Our Geelong podiatrists use gait analysis to study your biomechanics (how your body moves) and the effects on feet, hips, knees, lower back...
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