Entries by Total Care Podiatry

BEST SHOES FOR NURSES

Nurses have a higher incidence of lower limb musculoskeletal complaints compared to other occupations. Working on hard surfaces for long hours coupled with shift work are some of the contributing factors, however, footwear is a modifiable risk factor to reduce the incidence of injury in nurses. We recommend nurses change their footwear every 6 months […]

TELEHEALTH – WHO IS IT FOR?

TeleHealth Total Care Podiatry now has two ‘TELEHEALTH’ options if you are unable to leave your home: As a community service at this time we have made available three Complimentary TeleHealth Advice sessions per week. This service is about 10 minutes to answer general questions and provide you with advice. It is particularly good if […]

DID YOU KNOW WE PROVIDE SAME DAY ORTHOTICS?

Is exercise ⛹️‍♀️ hurting your feet? Walking is great exercise but sometimes your feet don’t appreciate it. If you need orthotics, prescription is everything. A pair of off the shelf insoles are just not going to cut it. Total Care Custom Orthotics are designed and prescribed specifically for you to improve the function of your feet and […]

WALKING SHOES

Around 400 BC the Greek Physician said “Walking is man’s best medicine” If your daily exercise now involves walking you should be comfortable! Here are some of our common tips and tricks to find a perfect pair of walking shoes: 1)    Buy your shoes at the end of the day when your feet are more likely […]

FUSS ABOUT SOCKS

Socks provide an interface between our feet and the shoes we choose to wear. Generally, closed in footwear is designed to wear a sock with, so choosing appropriate ones can make a great difference to how the shoe feels! Understand the pros and cons of different materials, so that when you are looking at the […]

I’M INJURED – WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Injury can really impact you physically and mentally. It is important to take care of yourself when injured and allow your body to heal – be patient and be kind to yourself. If you have a lower leg injury that you cannot bear any weight on, we recommend you visit your local ED or GP […]

CALF RAISES – WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

Whatever your level of activity or whatever age you are,  EVERYONE will benefit from Calf Raise exercises. Ankle strength and foot stability Lower leg strength to propel us forward in motion Prevent injury particularly for athletes The more explosive the activity – the more crucial calf strength is! Your calf complex is made up of […]

PAEDIATRIC CLINIC

For a gold coin donation to Kids Plus, Total Care Podiatry provides a specific Paediatric Clinic that focuses on our little one’s feet and legs: from 6 months – 6 years old. We have been seeing little people for over 30 years now at Total Care Podiatry and we’ve noticed lately that more and more […]