Chilblains can present as itchy, tender red and purple swellings found on the extremities of the... read more →
I hear all too often that a client has been to see a podiatrist, had moulds taken of their feet and spent lots of money on customised foot orthoses, only to find they hardly wear them because their soft or hard foot orthotics are either too bulky for their shoes or too hard for... read more →
Well Heeled Podiatry is a proud supplier of Archies Thongs, the arch support thongs, taking Melbourne by storm! Designed by a local physiotherapist in Melbourne, Archies not only look great, they feel amazing and provide a lot more support to your feet than regular thongs. Here are 7 Reasons Why... read more →
Icing foot injuries, the well known "I" in R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compress, elevate) regime for treating acute sporting injuries has been used, as it has shown to reduce pain and believed to aid overall recovery. There is no doubt icing for injuries helps to relieve pain, but does it really help with... read more →
In our previous blog on "How to Choose the Right Sports Shoe for Your Foot Type" we discussed the importance of choosing the right type of running shoes for your gait and foot type to minimise injury and fatigue in the lower limbs and feet. Once you know what foot type... read more →
The hype around minimalist shoes may be slowly calming down but the light, bright and flexible footwear is still very popular. It can also make all the difference to some runners. Minimalist shoes feel as close to running barefoot as possible. They are lightweight, flexible, low to the ground, and... read more →
Foot pain on the inside of the ankle running down into the arch, is commonly caused by posterior tibial tendon injury, one of the most important tendons in the foot. The posterior tibial tendon provides stability and support to the arch on the inside of the foot when standing and walking, and... read more →
Tea Tree Oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the native Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia. If has been used by native Australians for centuries and was discovered in the 1920's to have antiseptic properties. This house hold essential oil is classified as a schedule 6 poison in Australia. Tea... read more →
People who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment often prepare themselves for the known risk of hair loss. However many do not know how chemotherapy effects the feet, so when it comes to skin and nail changes they are often surprise. Consequently they often present to a podiatrist with severe painful toenails.... read more →
Skin cancers on the feet, such as melanomas are often overlooked. This leads to a poorer prognosis than cancers on the rest of the body. Most skin cancers, such as melanomas typically develop on parts of the body that have been exposed to the sun. However rare forms of melanoma... read more →
