Diabetes is a systemic condition that can affect your feet. Podiatrists help to assess, identify and prevent lower limb diabetic foot complications. Having diabetes doesn't always mean having issues with your feet, but if left untreated it can lead to 3 main issues: 1. Reduced blood supply...
Did you know that the type of Footwear you put on your feet can impact your foot health? They say a new pair of shoes can change your life.. Just ask Cinderella. Having the right footwear is essential for optimal foot health. Multiple studies have shown that...
Podiatry treatment has an important role to play in improving the quality of life of people living with disabilities. We understand how important comfort and mobility is to the individual and their families. The Foot Studio works alongside NDIS Plan Managers and other Health Practitioners to...
How Does ESWT Work? During treatment the high energy radial waves interact with Substance P (a brain chemical that stimulates pain receptors in the body) and other tissues which leads to a cascade of beneficial effects including enhancing circulation, reversal of chronic inflammation, stimulation of collagen...
High Power Laser Therapy (HPL) HPL is used for both acute and chronic injuries. HPL helps us to heal the body from injury quicker. HPL is a light amplification device that works by stimulated emission of radiation in a safe manner. It facilitates tissue regeneration, works...
Sever’s Condition (Calcaneal Apophysitis) Sever’s condition is one of the most common growing pains we see in children. Sever’s is a growing related condition that presents as heel pain in children and adolescents from 8-14 years old. It is most common in children who are frequently on the...
Cracked Heels Two things you are probably doing wrong when treating your own cracked heels. Did you know one of the most common concerns we see as Podiatrists, during the warmer months are dry, cracked and painful heels? A build-up of hard skin called ‘hyperkeratosis’ becomes thick usually...
5 conditions you didn’t know orthotics are used for. *An orthotic is an innersole that is placed in your shoe. An orthotics’ role is to help redistribute force more evenly throughout your toes, feet and ankles. I’ve found lately that most of my orthotic prescriptions are for...
Bunions are one of the most common conditions we see as a Podiatrist's. What exactly is a bunion? Bunions are NOT an extra growth of bone out the side of your big toe joint like most people think. It is actually when the bones themselves...
What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail is a nail growing into the skin like a nail spike or thorn causing a wound, cut or discomfort. Often you can get little secondary corns and hard skin which builds up at the pressure junction of the...
