Jays MaganlalBlog / Optimise Health Jays Maganlal Qualifications B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons.M.A.POD.A Podiatrist Jays joined our team of Podiatrists in November 2012. Having worked in two podiatry practices in Brisbane, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our clinic. Jays is a very dedicated podiatrist and goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients have the best care possible. His passion for […] Jays Maganlal Read More »
Why Do Your Feet Get Bigger When You’re Pregnant?Blog / Optimise Health Why Do Your Feet Get Bigger When You’re Pregnant? Ah, pregnancy. It’s a wonderful, beautiful and exciting time for many women. It can also be a cause of many surprises for women as they discover that they’ve gained almost an entire shoe size, and their feet seem much wider than they remembered! So, why and Why Do Your Feet Get Bigger When You’re Pregnant? Read More »
Why Do Feet Smell? Managing Foot OdourBlog / Optimise Health Why Do Feet Smell? Managing Foot Odour It’s never a comfortable feeling to take your shoes off and have someone ask ‘what’s that smell?’, your gut *sinks* with the lingering thought: is that really me? Developing foot odour, which we medically refer to as bromhidrosis, often starts with sweat from your feet being trapped in your shoes Why Do Feet Smell? Managing Foot Odour Read More »
What could be causing your heel pain?Blog / Optimise Health What could be causing your heel pain? Heel pain sucks. Yep, we said it, and unfortunately, we hear things a lot worse about their heel pain from our patients every day. Heel pain, and foot pain generally, is one of those frustrating problems where all of a sudden you realised how much you’ve taken walking around pain-free What could be causing your heel pain? Read More »
Treating Bunions & Toe Pain At 40 Years OldBlog / Optimise Health Treating Bunions & Toe Pain At 40 Years Old Meet Mary Mary is an active 40-year-old woman who has been mindful of a bump developing on the side of her big toe over a number of years. As it has never been painful, Mary has never prioritised seeking help for the problem, quietly hoping that it will Treating Bunions & Toe Pain At 40 Years Old Read More »
Toe Walking: A Guide For ParentsBlog / Optimise Health Toe Walking: A Guide For Parents So your kids are (or previously have been) walking on their toes, and now you’re wondering whether it’s a normal phase that they’ll grow out of – or it’s something more. If this sounds like you – you’re in the right place. Our podiatry team is answering your questions Toe Walking: A Guide For Parents Read More »
Soccer injuries to look out for this season! Part twoBlog / Optimise Health Soccer injuries to look out for this season! Part two If you’re keen to be at the top of your soccer game and stay injury-free this season, keep reading! Last week we shared with you the first five common soccer injuries we treat here at our podiatry clinic in Toowoomba (patellar tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee), ankle Soccer injuries to look out for this season! Part two Read More »
Sam JohnstonBlog / Optimise Health Sam Johnston Qualifications B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons, B.Sci.(Anatomy), M.A.POD.A Podiatrist Growing up Sam always liked mechanics and engineering. Later he developed an interest in human anatomy and physiology which he studied at University. Sam found podiatry a great mix of the two areas as it covers both biomechanics and disease processes. He thrives on the challenge when presented Sam Johnston Read More »
Rugby & NRL injuries you need to watch out for! The traumatic injuriesBlog / Optimise Health Rugby & NRL injuries you need to watch out for! The traumatic injuries Last week we talked about our top 5 overuse injuries from rugby and NRL that we see and treat here in our clinic. They included achilles injuries, knee injuries, shin splints, heel pain and stress fractures. Today we’re going to talk about Rugby & NRL injuries you need to watch out for! The traumatic injuries Read More »
Kylie EndresBlog / Optimise Health Kylie Endres Qualifications B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons,B.Sci.M.A.POD.A Podiatrist Kylie joined our team of Podiatrists at the beginning of June 2013. Kylie brings with her, a wealth of experience and knowledge within the Podiatry field. Kylie graduated from QUT in 2004, and returned to her home town of Toowoomba to work for two years. She then worked in the Kylie Endres Read More »
