Do you have private health insurance, and does it cover podiatry? As the end of 2023 approaches, it’s important to note that most private health fund benefits expire on December 31st. Make the most of your podiatry benefits to avoid… Read More »Use it or lose it – 2023
High arch feet are defined as having an overly-pronounced arch in the middle of the foot, which causes increased pressure on certain areas and can lead to pain and discomfort. High-arched feet have several potential issues, including difficulty finding shoes… Read More »High Arch Feet (Pes Cavus)
When the old nail remains firmly attached to the nail bed and nail folds, it can’t be pushed out by the new nail plate. The old nail needs to be removed safely to prevent further complications and to avoid the… Read More »Onycholysis and Xanthonychia
We, Best feet podiatry, recommend an annual orthotics review to ensure your orthotics are still in a good shape and fully functional for your foot condition. When orthotics were being heavily used (e.g, high-impact sports), they wear out more quickly… Read More »Foot orthotics review
Blisters or a red irritated area at the inner side of the arch? Painful and sore in the area after sports and other activities? A painful condition in the medial foot may be due to a painful accessory navicular bone.… Read More »Accessory navicular syndrome
WARNING: GRAPHIC! The swollen skin (in the right side of the toenail) is called hypergranulation tissue, usually from pressure from an ingrown toenail pressing into the flesh. Some people feel no pain or discomfort, whilst others complain of extreme sensation.… Read More »Ingrown toenail with swollen skin
아이들 걷는 모습은 다양한 이유로 다르게 나타날 수 있습니다. 여기 In-toeing 이라고 불리는 걸음걸이가 있습니다. 정상적인 보행은 발이 정면을 향해 직각에 가깝거나, 바깥쪽으로 약간 벌어진 형태인데 반해 이 In-toeing 걸음은 양 발끝이 안쪽으로 틀어져 있는 형태의 보행입니다. 이러한 형태의… Read More »Intoeing gait
This old lady’s foot wound was left untreated for so long. It became infested with maggots and this has contributed to her death. This would not have happened with proper foot care. It is a shocking but true story.
Podiatrists are seeing an increase in so-called ‘expensive sneaker disease’ Expensive sneaker disease: the phenomenon of people suffering foot injuries from wearing inappropriate footwear for the activities they wish to perform. And more often, fashion is to blame. Lewis Citroen,… Read More »Expensive Sneaker Disease?
If you have diabetes, please choose your everyday shoes more carefully.Please have a good read of the below journal article Diabetic Foot Australia guideline on footwear for people with diabeteshttps://jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s13047-017-0244-z If you have no time, here goes the summary. 1.… Read More »Diabetic foot Australia Guideline on footwear for people with diabetes