Children grow out of shoes at an alarming rate so you may be wondering whether it’s worth paying the big bucks for expensive shoes when they’ll need a new pair in 12 months time. Here are some of the conditions your child may experience with......
08 March, 2017No comment
Check out our popular newsletters that have featured in our South Melbourne and Yarraville Clinics! Click on the month below to read our featured articles on little feet… March 2016...
16 November, 2016No comment
Does your child often wake up in the middle of the night complaining of pain in their legs? Does your child complain of pain in the afternoon or at night? If you answered yes to any of these then your child may be experiencing growing......
25 January, 2017No comment
The terms Fracture and Stress Fracture often get thrown around as a possible diagnosis but more often the not we don’t really understand the difference between these two terms. A Fracture occurs as a result of one serious injury which often results in a complete......
14 November, 2016No comment
Ensuring that your child has appropriate shoes that are fitted especially for their individual foot type is one of the most important factors throughout their growth and development. However, as a podiatrist it is becoming increasingly more apparent that parents are choosing to pass down......
30 January, 2017No comment
As our feet come out of hiding after months of cold weather, this is the perfect time to check your’s and your children’s feet for moles. Sometimes moles can be mistaken for more serious conditions like Melanoma. When Melanoma is found on the foot, survival......
14 December, 2016No comment
The terms Flat Feet and Rolling Inwards, also known as over-pronation, are terms that health professionals use on a regular basis. Although more often than not, we don’t appear to understand the true meaning of these very similar terms. So what really is the difference......
24 November, 2016No comment
Introduction I find working with Children most rewarding. Prior to Podiatry, I studied a Degree in Human Movements with a special interest in Children’s Development. It was during my studies here, I found the area I wanted to work in. Throughout my Podiatry degree at......
08 November, 2015No comment
With the start of the school year upon us, you may be starting back up the after school sporting activities. Which can often mean that your child’s feet are becoming warm and sweaty. Plantar Hyperhidrosis is a condition known as sweaty feet, which tends to......
02 February, 2017No comment
One of those tricky diagnoses that can get missed! What is a Tarsal Coalition? The tarsal bones in the middle of the foot form joints that are integral for proper function of the foot and lower leg. On occasions an abnormal growth of bone or......
01 February, 2017No comment
We often forget just how much wear and tear and pressure that goes through our feet every day. Especially when you consider nearly ¼ of all the bones within the body are located just within the feet! That’s 26 bones within each foot, 60 joints,......
28 December, 2016No commentAvoid secondhand shoes for toddlers Quite often, parents with many children will pass their shoes down the line because shoes can be expensive and having to buy multiple pairs twice a year can definitely put a dint in the wallet. Tread carefully when doing......
17 May, 2017No comment
With summer finally here, it’s that time of year to get your feet out and feel the sand in between your toes. Like so many of us, when it comes to finally being able to wear your favourite open toes shoes, we often don’t like......
22 December, 2016No commentOrthotics, also known as arch supports, are custom supports to put into your footwear to help any biomechanical issues to correct foot, ankle, knee and other problems without surgery. Orthotics are used to treat a variety of issues including: Flat feet Foot pronation Plantar......
12 May, 2017No comment
One of ‘those things I see missed’ very often affecting the success of treatments. A PELVIC DROP which can be commonly seen in children, is caused by the loss of support from the lower limbs, primarily the foot. The medial arch of the foot drops,......
25 January, 2017No comment
A Podiatrist is an allied health care professional that specialises in looking after the lower limb and foot. A Podiatrist can diagnose, treat and educate individuals of any age about disorders of the foot, ankle and lower limb. These can include any biomechanical issues, dermatological......
28 November, 2016No comment
Did you know that smelly feet is an actual medical condition known as Bromodosis? There are about 2-4 million sweat glands all over the body and most of these are found in the feet! These sweat glands help regulate body temperature by releasing sweat to......
07 December, 2016No comment