Free Foot & Leg Assessment Total Care Podiatry is offering Surf Coast trek participants a complimentary Foot and Leg Assessment. This will take into account your individual requirements and help you work out a strategy to help your feet and legs stay the distance. Call Total Care Podiatry on 5223 1531 to book in your […]
Free family foot clinic! Friday 9th July 2021 15 minute FREE assessment & advice Please arrive on time to help our family clinic run on time Gold coin donation to ‘Kids plus foundation’ is welcomed Call our friendly reception staff today to secure your appointment 5223 1531
Sports shoes Every sport is different and will require appropriate footwear during activity. Shoes provide protection, and support. What to consider when purchasing sports shoes: The terrain i.e. indoor court Movements within the sport Is extra cushioning required? Do you have orthotics or braces that the shoe will need to accommodate? Weight of the shoe […]
Complimentary Paediatric Clinic Every month at Total Care Podiatry we run a complimentary morning clinic to support the little feet that run around our community. We run short appointments designed to be a screening check of any areas of concern you may have for your child’s feet. Commonly we check for: ‘Tired legs’ Being clumsy […]
Recovery from any sporting event is critical to injury prevention and must be a component that should be planned into your training program. The main basic steps to follow in the first few days: On the day: Keep warm. Your body will cool down rapidly which is stressful to your cells, so have tracksuit pants […]
Balance Issues In the body, there are many components that come together to create a stable sense of balance. One of these components is proprioception, it is the sense of knowing where you are in space. An example of this is knowing where your hand is, even if your eyes are closed. This assists the […]
Prompt evaluation and treatment will facilitate long lasting benefits ‘Prevention is better than a cure’ When it comes to your health, the best outcomes are always achieved by being assessed early and undergoing appropriate treatment. This decreases the risk of the condition intensifying and allows the healing process to start. Having an evaluation promptly will […]
WARTS Plantar warts or verrucae are caused by papillomavirus group (HPV). They are very contagious and enter the layers of the skin by a entry portal such as a break in the skin. Presentation: Skin lines or ‘fingerprint pattern’ moves around the lesion May have multiple centres The core may have bruising or haemorrhages at […]
Take the first steps to get back on track The human foot is a marvel of biomechanical engineering that most of us take for granted until the system fails or breaks down. The average person will walk the equivalent of twice around the world in a lifetime, which is a long time on your feet. […]
It is so important to gently warm up and stretch after exercising. Remember to seek medical advice on the best stretches or strength exercises for your body. And if you notice any pain or discomfort since increasing your activity please call our office to make an appointment today Remember: Pain does not mean you need […]