Buying toddler’s shoes can often be a tricky task. You want the best shoes for your toddler it is tricky to decide with all the different styles and types out there. Fortunately, we have developed the best shoes for your toddler's buying guide. Toddlers have very flexible feet and are... read more →

When your child is rapidly growing and complains of pain in their knees and legs, its common to put this down to growing pains. But what are growing pains in children? Why do some children get them and others don’t? Also, how can we treat growing pains? Symptoms of Growing... read more →

Underneath the forefoot lies many different nerves, joints, and soft tissue structures. It is common for these structures to become inflamed and sore over time. A common condition of the forefoot is a plantar plate tear. What is the Plantar Plate? The plantar plate is an extension of the plantar... read more →

Orthotics are often prescribed for many foot, ankle, and lower limb injuries. They are designed to correct the way you walk and stand. However, they are not a one size fits all approach and therefore need to be prescribed accurately and to each individual case.  The biomechanics of the feet... read more →

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and more people working from home, we have seen an influx in foot pain in iso. Many of our patients have returned to the clinic with past foot pain flare-ups or presenting with new concerns. This influx of foot pain in iso is commonly caused... read more →

Now that many people are spending more time at home, we wanted to share some self-care tips on looking after your feet at home, if you are self-isolating. If you do need expert advice and are unable to leave your home we also offer telehealth online podiatry consultations. Tinea and... read more →

Often, finding the right work and casual shoes can be tricky, particularly if you are needing orthotic friendly footwear. It’s always difficult to find shoes that look great and feel great, but what if you could really have both? Here are some features that will ensure comfort and fit for... read more →

In Melbourne, especially the bayside area the weather is certainly starting to heat up again! If you are heading towards the beach or just enjoying what is left of the summer weather, here are our top tips to maintaining healthy feet. New shoes? Make sure your shoes fit correctly for healthy... read more →

What is the difference between running heel to toe or toe to heel and does it really matter? To answer this question we will focus on four areas of comparison. This will include body weight and load, muscle contraction, blood flow and tendon function. So lets start with the heel... read more →