Articles about your Foot Health.

With summer well and truly here, it’s a good time to start thinking about summer footwear!  One of the main issues we all have is finding something that is good for our feet, which we can wear during the summer period.

Walk on Podiatry clinics are open during stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, however we are restricted to “essential” services only during this period. DHHS state that Podiatrists can only provide services to deterioration necessitating escalation of care.

Corns are a sore spot of hard (although can be also be soft) discoloured skin on your feet and toes. These small area of localised callouses can occur on different areas on your feet including between your toes.

Often referred to as "growing pains". Calcaneal Apophysitis or Sever's Disease can inhibit your child from being active but don't fear because, although it's known as “Sever’s Disease”, it is not actually a disease.

Let’s face it, it’s no secret that high heels aren't good for your feet. We all know that they can cause a number of problems including corns, callouses, ankle sprains, Achilles injuries and various forefoot problems.

Pain management is required when helping people with longstanding pain and discomfort. Pain is an unlikeable experience in the body and a feeling we have all experienced.

Radial shockwave therapy is a form of treatment widely used for the management of soft tissue conditions. Radial shockwaves are high energy acoustic sound waves that are transmitted from a probe held against the skin, into the underlying tissues to help trigger a biological change.

The breakdown of the materials and construction used in running shoes increase your risk for injury. As a result most injuries I see as a podiatrist are caused by worn out footwear. The midsole is where we get cushioning when we run and often wears out long before the upper.

Walk On Podiatry now stock and supply Archies Support Thongs that can be worn by anyone who wants an unbelievably comfortable thong.

Finding the right netball shoe can be a tricky task especially when there are so many things that you need to think about; cushioning, durability, grip just to name a few.

Here are a few tips to help you know how to choose the right football boot. With the footy season well and truly in full swing, we often get all types of questions regarding football boots. The Football boots we buy are often chosen because we see our favourite player wearing them.

Most of us invest in our health in a variety of ways. Some of us have custom foot orthotics to support our feet and keep us free from injury and pain. How do we care for them?

We believe that it is possible to make an orthotic device that fits and feels comfortable for everyone who wears them. Here are 4 reasons your orthotic mightn't feel right.

In clubfoot, the tendons which connect the muscles to the bone are shorter than usual which results in the child’s foot being turned inward, often so severely that the bottom of the foot faces sideways or even upward. 

Orthaheel sandals and thongs are a great alternative have been designed to reflect a more contemporary look whilst maintaining their full biomechanical benefits. They are perfect for the everyday beach goer and are a must have for those who wear orthotics on a daily basis.

Deep vein thrombosis is one vascular complication that can occur in the legs and feet and is more likely to occur in long haul flights of greater than 4 hours.

For anyone working long hours spending the majority of the day on their feet, selecting the right footwear can be significant in preventing injuries and soreness in the lower back, hips, knees, ankles and feet.

For most of us, spring signals vibrance, change and regrowth. It is the time of year where we come out of hibernation, shed out winter clothes and head out into the sunshine in search of warmth. Here are a few tips on how to put your best foot forward this spring:

The Achilles tendon is a rope like structure that connects our calf muscles to the heel bone. There is an area within the tendon that has a reduced blood supply, and so the Achilles is one tendon most prone to inflammation and rupture.

Diabetes can have a significant effect on the health of your feet but like most things, prevention is the best medicine. Keeping your foot healthy with a careful daily foot care regimen will help prevent some of the risks associated with diabetes.

Shin Splints or Shin Pain. So you've just started exercising again, it's been a while since you've done this but feel it's time to get fit and active again and start running a couple of times per week. Not long after you start your new health kick you start to develop shin pain. Does this sound like you?

Not warming up can be harmful for your body because exercise can sometimes involve extreme, unpredictable movements. If muscles aren't properly warmed up before exercise and remain cold, then they can be over stretched easily and muscle strains can occur

The battlefields were a series of trenches that when the weather turned bad, filled with mud and water. Although Trench Foot itself is not likely to have killed too many, related problems such as infection, gangrene and amputation are likely to have done a fair bit of damage

Ingrowing toenails are a common toenail problem and can be extremely painful and if left un-managed or un-treated can become infected and may require surgery.