Exercises for stiff neck or even neck pain are one of the most effective treatments we have. In this post we’ll talk about why exercises are important first. Then we’ll have a quick look at the difference between a stiff young neck and a stiff older neck. Finally, there’s 11 different exercise videos for you …
Nothing beats seeing a podiatrist for your corn or callus treatment but not everyone has a podiatrist handy at home. Sometimes you need to go to your home remedies for corn and callus removal to get you through. These are what I recommend in our Melbourne CBD podiatry clinic. Picture this: It’s a Saturday morning …
When you return to work after an injury it’s a time to celebrate your achievements. It’s a process not unlike playing sport at the highest level. There’s the effort you put in to rehabilitate your joints, muscles, bones and mind (your training). Add in the support from your boss, your work safe agent, your physio …
Looking for a pedicure in Melbourne? Our podiatrists can’t wait to treat your feet! If you have long toe nails that are difficult to trim, or hard skin on your feet known as callus, you’ve probably been tempted to get a pedicure. Oh, let’s say once, twice or maybe one hundred times in your life! …
The orthotic cost is best represented by a band. Everyone’s needs from their orthotics are different. The band for a pair of custom orthotics; devices only is $480 – $550. But, for many of us the actual orthotic cost is less. Read on for more information. How Much Does A Custom Orthotic Cost & Why? For …
Our orthotic guarantee is just what you’ve been looking for. We guarantee your insoles for both comfort and shoe fit. And yes, all our custom orthotics prescribed by PridePlus Health Podiatrists are covered. As podiatrists who are experts in custom orthotics we understand how beneficial they are. We have years of experience prescribing, teaching, learning, …
Shin splints. Podiatrists across Melbourne are seeing more and more people suffering shin pain. At PridePlus Health, our team have been helping runners and walkers alike get rid of their shin splints for many years. Although, often podiatrists are not the first point of call for someone suffering shin pain. When I reflect back on …
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Orthotics for shin splints are an effective, fast and safe way to treat shin splints. Like every treatment modality out there though, they won’t work unless they are specifically tailored to treat the reasons why YOU get shin splints. For success, you need to have the right orthotic for the right person. This includes information …
Orthotics for plantar fasciitis are a great treatment option for those suffering from heel pain. If you’d like to learn more about plantar fasciitis treatments including massage or shoes there’s heaps of content on our blog. How do orthotics work for plantar fasciitis? There are two main ways that orthotics can aid in the treatment …
At PridePlus Health we know shin splints. We’ve written extensively on the topic in our blog. We see hundreds of people with shin splints every year. And now, we want to provide more with our list of the Best Running Shoes For Shin Splints. As mentioned in other posts, shin splints are exacerbated by one …
If you’ve read my story here about my battles with shin splints then you’ll know I was prescribed stretches for shin splints. This all happened before I became a podiatrist and was armed with the shin splints knowledge we have today. Nowadays we know much more about what works for shin splints, and what doesn’t. …
To treat shin splints effectively you need to go back to basics. At their root, shin splints are an overload of the shin bone including the tendons and outside of the bone. When they are overworked or over trained, they become sore. And boy, do they get sore! Personal anecdote time. How (Not) To Treat …
