Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic concern. They’re a sign your veins may not be working as they should. These swollen, blue or purple veins appear just under the skin’s surface when the tiny valves inside them weaken. Instead of helping blood flow back toward your heart, the valves allow it to pool in the […]
Everything you need to know about Ageing Feet
With self-care tips to maintain health and independence at home As we age, our feet undergo natural changes that can impact mobility and your overall wellbeing. By understanding the changes in ageing feet, you can be a little more proactive with your foot care so that you can maintain strong, flexible and healthy feet, and […]
5 things pregnant mums should know about their feet
Pregnancy brings many changes to the body, and your feet are no exception. Most expectant mums focus on common changes like a growing belly and hormonal shifts, but the feet often get overlooked. The feet are the foundation, supporting your growing and changing body and can suffer from various discomforts during pregnancy. Understanding these changes […]
How to choose the right school shoes for your children in 2025
Updated 18/1/2025. The 2025 school year is just ahead of us, how quickly it comes around after the summer holidays! Shoes are one of the more expensive items on the back-to-school list. And how do you know which one is best? Laces, Velcro or buckles, leather shoes or trainers? To help you select the right […]
5 Ways the Feet Affect the Knees
Your feet are the foundation of the body, supporting the body to move about freely each day. Their structure and alignment impact the health of other joints, including your knees. Therefore problems in the feet can cause biomechanical changes that lead to knee pain in the following ways. 1. Foot alignment affects the knee position […]
5 questions to ask your podiatrist on your next visit
We’re passionate about helping people maintain healthy feet because we know that good health starts from the ground up. When you look after your feet, you’re looking after your overall health. Heart or circulation problems will often show up in the feet first. This is because the heart must push the blood down to the […]
“Podiatry, more than you think” – Podiatry Week 14-20 October, 2024
The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is committed to the advancement of podiatry to improve foot health in the community. The positive impact of podiatric care changes the lives of one in five Australians who suffer from foot pain. Each year, Podiatry Week happens in October to raise awareness in the community about the diverse ways […]
How to keep your feet strong and flexible as you age
Looking after your feet as you get older is vitally important to maintain good health and mobility, to remain living in the comfort of your own home with a good quality of life. As podiatrists we know that good health starts from the feet up. Our ageing population means many of us will live for […]
How to ease foot cramps at night
A muscle cramp is a sudden, continuous, and involuntary muscle spasm that can be quite painful. They often occur in the calves and legs but some of our clients complain of having foot cramps at night. Cramps will go away on their own and in most cases are harmless, unless they’re related to an underlying […]
5 Ways that Stress Affects Your Feet
Stress is a part of modern living but if it isn’t managed, it can have several consequences on our overall health and wellbeing. When we feel stressed, increased levels of stress hormones affect various parts of the body. We already know that stress affects the heart, brain, and our immune system. However, the impact of […]