Hey you with a sore heel, have you read online that you need to use a spiky ball massage technique? Hardy little devils, spiky balls come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are a mainstay of wellness blogs. There’s also plenty of health professionals, not just podiatrists but physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths too …
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Melbourne CBD podiatrist Ella Wright is here to help you understand what treatment for peroneal tendonitis involves for you. Do you get an aching pain on the outside of your foot or ankle that feels worse after periods of rest? Does the pain get better with small levels of activity, but gets worse again if …
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“Tim why are my feet so sore? I got these slippers from the Chemist, they should be good for me right?” Unfortunately for so many people who come to see us in our Podiatry clinics the best slippers in Australia are not found at your local chemist. And this isn’t a chemist bashing post! No …
If you’re looking for the fastest, simple and effective way to strap a foot for plantar fasciitis you’ve come to the right place. Your morning heel pain can be reduced, and in some cases resolved by strapping. On this page you’ll learn from an experienced podiatrist how to strap your own foot, or someone else’s …
Watching the Netflix Formula One show Drive to Survive and it suddenly hit me. This is just like us! This racing business is the same as podiatrists and exercise physiologists working together. The precision and expertise on display during a pit stop is a beautiful dance. Every person is trained and perfect in their roles. …
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Is your first step in goal setting to write them out? Then do you make conscious choices about what to do to achieve them? Are you a creator of elaborate plans or a changer of your environment? Congratulations, you’re in the first phases of declarative learning. With declarative learning your in a phase which is …
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Seniors tennis pro. When was the last time you powered down an ace? How about reached the deep scrambling forehand your young opponent forced you across court to get? Tennis is one of the best sports for us to play as we get more birthdays under our belt. Unlike the rough and tumble on the …
Defy Your Age with Big Serves and Baseline Hustle. The Secrets to Seniors Tennis Read More »
If you have multiple sclerosis you feel it. You feel it when you struggle to open a jar of jam at breakfast time. You feel it when you have to work yourself up to getting dressed. To make it to the bathroom. You feel it when you look up at all the stairs at the …
If you have diabetes you’ve probably had plenty of well meaning conversations with your doctor about your feet. You’ve had them checked by your podiatrist and you’re doing your best to keep your blood sugars under control. But what about shoes? Do you find getting the best diabetic shoes difficult? First, what even is a …
Lockdowns are over and we’re all staggering around in the heat. Trying to find a RAT. Trying to get moving again. The days are long, hot and the urge to get out and about is strong. Like many I put on a few kilograms sheltered at home in 2021 but I’ve been able to get …
This is how people are losing weight in Pascoe Vale Read More »
Fellow hikers, here’s how you fit your backpack and choose the right one for you. There’s nothing worse than being in too much pain to enjoy your trek. Get your backpack right and you’re halfway to having a wonderful experience. If you love to hike, explore the great outdoors and get in touch with nature, …
Hikers here’s how to fit your backpack so you won’t ruin your trek Read More »
If you’ve ever worn insoles for high arches and been uncomfortable or in pain, I have an apology for you. Insoles for high arches have been prescribed all wrong, and for that, on behalf of our profession, I’m sorry. As a podiatrist with over 10 years experience teaching and consulting here’s the truth. If you …
