FOOT ORTHOTICS – DO I REALLY NEED THEM?
It’s no secret that everybody is different and some people will navigate life with no foot pain or lower limb injuries. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. You may…
Low Dye Strapping
Low dye strapping is the medical term for a specific type of foot strapping. It is VERY effective at supporting your foot and helping with all sorts of pain such…
Arch Strengthening
Strengthening your arch can be important for people who experience heel pain, arch pain or plantar fasciitis. This exercise is effective at strengthening the arch ligament BUT, start gently &…
Calf Strengthening
Weak calf muscles can contribute to many issues in the lower leg, calf/shin, foot and ankle. This exercise is really effective at strengthening your calf & Achilles tendon BUT, start…
Podiatrists Do WHAT!!!
I had an interesting conversation recently with a patient who had recently had surgery on an ingrown toenail by her GP. I had been seeing this patient for over a…
Lacrosse Ball Exercise
A lacrosse ball is not only great for lacrosse, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…
WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY?
Spring is here and the weather is warming up. That means you can start wearing your sandals and thongs – they feel so good!!! You realise you haven’t shown your…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOTBALL BOOT
Does your child play football or soccer? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of footy boots available? Does your child limp or complain of pain after playing sport?…
MY CHILD HAS HEEL PAIN
Do you have a child who is limping after running? Is your child complaining of pain at the back of their heel? Your child may have developed a condition called…
COVID-19 UPDATE 27th March 2020
31st March 2020 – YES WE ARE OPEN We appreciative the support of our amazing patients. If you know of anyone suffering from foot…
HOW TO AVOID SURGERY FOR BUNIONS
How to Avoid Surgery for Bunions! Rhys Potter – Podiatrist at Healthy Life Foot Clinic What is a bunion? Just about everybody knows the term ‘bunion’ but do you know…
THE PODIATRY JOB YOU DON’T WANT
Is this you? You are working in a practice maybe by yourself, you’re alone, with no real support, or mentoring, and no one to talk with about that tricky case. Are…
THE IMPORTANCE OF 12 MONTH ORTHOTIC REVIEWS
Heel Pain Clinic 12 Month Orthotic Review If you have been fitted for orthotics, your Podiatrist would have booked you in for a 12 month orthotic review. Why Do…
LOSING YOUR LEG TO A FISH HOOK
Losing your leg to a fish hook A news story this week by the ABC (A Cautionary Tale) concerned Chris Browning – a man with type 1 diabetes since his…
I HATE MY TOENAILS
WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY? One of the most common questions we are asked as Podiatrist’s is, “Why are my toenails ugly?”. The second most common question regards toenails…
DID YOU WASTE YOUR MONEY ON AN EXPENSIVE PAIR OF SNEAKERS?
So many people go into a shoe store, particularly a sports shoe store, & get overwhelmed by the array of shoes before them. They try & multiple shoes & get advice on…
HELP MY HEEL HURTS
HELP my heel hurts! Do you ever wake up from a good night’s rest, or after relaxing on the couch and find the first few steps you take are painful?…
WHY ARE MY TOES BURNING? COULD IT BE CHILLBLAINS?
Chilblains – My Toes Are Burning We are in the depths of winter and as I look out my window is cold, grey and wet – BRING ON SUMMER!!!. Whilst…
WHY DO MY FEET HURT WHEN I WALK?
So you’ve been at work all day, standing for 8 hours & you get home & your feet ache – that’s normal. You’ve been for a walk up Mt Lofty…