It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school. Which, if you have kids like mine, means new school shoes. First we’ll go through the basics of what to look for in a structured shoe. Then give you some recommendations on durable school shoes that are up to the task. It’s important to...
Who doesn’t like to put on a nice polish to match their outfit, especially as the weather warms up, but is that pretty colour doing pretty things to you’re body and your toes? Did you know that your nails are porous and they absorb what you put onto them? Many nail polishes contain ingredients that...
Have you ever gone for a run and felt that your shoes might need updating but didnt know how to tell if they’re past their used by date? Warmer weather means more of us are getting out there and running more, and depending on how much running you do and how often you run, it...
Have you been planning your dream holiday, perhaps heading overseas to visit family, or are you ready to check a few things off the bucket list? Machu Picchu, Golden Gate bridge, The Stonehenge, The Eiffel Tower, The Rocky mountains …. But did you include 10-20kms of daily walking on those lists? Often when we travel...
What can I do for heel pain in kids? Our Podiatrist in Lara gives her Top 5 Tips for heel pain in Children! Specific Footwear Flexible inserts Mobility and strength Load Pain relief As the weather is warming up lots of children are getting outside and getting active… which is great! Or they may have...
WARTS! At Pro Feet Podiatry, plantar warts (or “Verruca Pedis”) are a common condition we see in the clinic. Warts can appear at any stage of life, although they are most common in children, teenagers and people who have had warts before. We find that people are often unsure of what is hiding under their...
As the sunshine takes over and the grass gets greener, Victorians shake out the winter cobwebs and prepare for their next party- the Spring racing carnival! Whether you are a classic Derby Day goer or more of an Oak’s Day enthusiast, keeping your feet happy on race day is a necessity not worth gambling on....
When we talk about loading patterns, we are referring to the transfer of load through your feet. This might not seem like a big deal, but depending on your activity, the load going through particular structures can be in excess of 300% of your body weight! If that load is moving through structures that can’t...
It’s finally here, the birds are chirping and the sun is shining, it’s time to dust off the runners and get ready for another stellar running season. Running season for most generally starts around October and will go through until March, and it is during this time, we as Podiatrists see a real spike in...
Shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) is a common and frequently treated condition seen across many health clinics. Typically seen in runners and athletes, this injury can limit activity and at times completely prevent any form of high-intensity exercise. The cause of this injury is poorly understood however pain is likely a result, but not...
It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school. Which, if you have kids like mine, means new school shoes. First we’ll go through the basics of what to look for in a structured shoe. Then give you some recommendations on durable school shoes that are up to the task. It’s important to…
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Who doesn’t like to put on a nice polish to match their outfit, especially as the weather warms up, but is that pretty colour doing pretty things to you’re body and your toes? Did you know that your nails are porous and they absorb what you put onto them? Many nail polishes contain ingredients that…
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Have you ever gone for a run and felt that your shoes might need updating but didnt know how to tell if they’re past their used by date? Warmer weather means more of us are getting out there and running more, and depending on how much running you do and how often you run, it…
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