Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms and Early Warning Signs Diabetes type 2 symptoms and warning signs are vital to know. Not just for those of us who have a diagnosis of diabetes. People at risk of type 2 diabetes (that’s pretty much every male in Australia over 50!) should know the symptoms to get onto early …
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Tendonitis: How to Treat and Heal Tendons Our team or podiatrists and physiotherapists have seen our fair share of tendonitis cases over the years. In this post we’ll take you through tendonitis in detail. If you’re suffering with tendonitis or tendon pain you can book in with our team here What Actually Is Tendonitis? Tendonitis …
OK, as a podiatrist it’s impossible not to look at newborn feet and go, ahhh… They’re so cute, interesting, and miniature! While our infants feet certainly have a likeness to our own adult feet, there are a heap of difference under the skin. When you think of what your adult feet go through on a …
A stress fracture in the foot is an injury that can strike down any of us. From elite athletes pushing their bodies to the extremes to us mere mortals. Anyone can develop a painful stress fracture in their feet if the right conditions arise. For a few of thus, those conditions are becoming a little …
Foot arch pain is a burden for many Australians. Knowing who to see to fix it and what you can do at home to help are key challenges. In this article we’ll be delivering the important must-know information and dispelling a few myths about foot arch pain. By the end of this you’ll know: What …
Heart disease, otherwise termed cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of Australia’s biggest health problems. What causes heart disease is a question us EPs get daily as coronary heart disease is one of the primary reasons people come to see me in Pascoe Vale. Coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease is so prevalent I’d go …
Let’s talk about De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, also known as Mummy Wrist. Battling with wrist pain? Book in online with our physiotherapists now to get treatment. Just when you think you have survived the marathon of pregnancy and labour, motherhood throws a new curveball at you in the form of sore wrists / tendinitis! What starts …
Lisfranc ligament injuries are a not fun. Hardly a controversial take. But after seeing a few more than usual in the last month in clinic and then having some great in conversations with my clients, I’ve learned something new… The information available out there on the web for lisfranc ligament injuries is not good. It’s …
It wasn’t until I became a mum and a podiatrist that I truly understood just how stressful it is to manage ingrown toenails in babies. This facebook post resonates with me on every level.
Shin splints are an injury which have derailed my running in the past. As a podiatrist I’m passionate about treating and educating others. This guide is both personal and professional. Treating your shin splints starts with knowing them. Let’s get started. If you’re like me, you’ve started the ‘running mission’ at some point in your …
Most of us experience a stiff neck during our lifetime. There are many (and I mean many) causes of a stiff neck but as a physiotherapist there’s a few that really stand out. These are the types of stiff neck I see in clinic most regularly. Stiff neck from overworked neck muscles, cervical joints or …
Is it normal to get more knee pain in cold weather? Well, over many years my clients have told me that their arthritic knees and the weatherman have one thing in common. They both can predict the weather. Let’s look into this in more detail. Can The Weather Affect Knee Pain? As a physio, we’re …
