Introducing: Our NEW Squat AssessmentsBlog / Optimise Health Introducing: Our NEW Squat Assessments It’s been a couple of years in the making, but we’re excited to announce that thanks to the initiative and hard work of our Senior Podiatrist, Sam Johnston, our Squat Assessments are now available! We are very excited at the ability this assessment and its outcomes have to enhance performance, […] Introducing: Our NEW Squat Assessments Read More »
Tech Neck: Prevention & TreatmentBlog / Optimise Health Tech Neck: Prevention & Treatment Now more than ever, with quarantines and social distancing in full force, our digital device use is skyrocketing. As adults, we’re relying on our smartphones to communicate with our friends and loved ones (as well as fill those spare moments), and our laptops to work remotely. For kids, with homeschooling Tech Neck: Prevention & Treatment Read More »
Should You Be Worried About Toe-Walking?Blog / Optimise Health Should You Be Worried About Toe-Walking? Toe walking describes walking on the balls of the feet, without the heels touching the ground. It is not uncommon as young children learning to walk confidently experiment with walking styles, but it should not persist for long periods and past the age of three. Here at The Podiatrist, Should You Be Worried About Toe-Walking? Read More »
Reformer Pilates Is Now Available! Here’s WhyBlog / Optimise Health Reformer Pilates Is Now Available! Here’s Why As many of you will already know, we operate under the principle of treating others like you’d treat yourself and your family, and the way we care for your health is no different. After many of our team, including Podiatrist Anne-Maree Hanrick, have had great success in optimising Reformer Pilates Is Now Available! Here’s Why Read More »
Why Do Our Feet Swell?Blog / Optimise Health Why Do Our Feet Swell? Our feet are complex structures, made up of 28 bones, 30 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. When they swell, the regular function of these tissues can be affected, so it’s important to understand what’s causing the swelling. Today, we’re sharing the most common reasons for swollen feet Why Do Our Feet Swell? Read More »
Orthotics For A-Grade Cricket Player Like Aidan Reduce Your Pain, Improve Your Performance & Prevent InjuriesBlog / Optimise Health Orthotics For A-Grade Cricket Player Like Aidan Reduce Your Pain, Improve Your Performance & Prevent Injuries We’ve always been big sports fanatics here at The Podiatrist – and cricket is no exception. But do you know what we love even more than playing or watching cricket? It’s helping cricket players optimise their health and realise Orthotics For A-Grade Cricket Player Like Aidan Reduce Your Pain, Improve Your Performance & Prevent Injuries Read More »
Buying New Work Boots For TradiesBlog / Optimise Health Buying New Work Boots For Tradies Think long shifts are hard? Try doing it in unsupportive work boots that aren’t the right fit for your feet! With Tradie Health Month in full swing and with us already sharing about why your legs ache and why you’re getting corns, calluses and cracked heels, we thought we’d Buying New Work Boots For Tradies Read More »
The Ins & Outs of Ingrown Toenails!Blog / Optimise Health The Ins & Outs of Ingrown Toenails! Suffering from ingrown toenails is a painful and frustrating ordeal. An ingrown toenail simply means that the nail edge has penetrated and grown into the surrounding skin. In most cases, the nail curves down into the skin, but in some cases it could be that there is excess The Ins & Outs of Ingrown Toenails! Read More »
I’m A Tradie – Why Do I Have Corns, Calluses & Cracked Heels?Blog / Optimise Health I’m A Tradie – Why Do I Have Corns, Calluses & Cracked Heels? August is Tradies Health Month here in Australia – so we thought we’d help our tradies by sharing our insights in a three-part blog series about: So without further delay… Why do my feet get so tired and sore at the end I’m A Tradie – Why Do I Have Corns, Calluses & Cracked Heels? Read More »
I’m A Tradie – Why Are My Feet So Tired At The End Of The Day?Blog / Optimise Health I’m A Tradie – Why Are My Feet So Tired At The End Of The Day? August is Tradies Health Month here in Australia – so we thought we’d help our tradies by sharing our insights in a three-part blog series about: So without further delay… Why do my feet get so tired and sore I’m A Tradie – Why Are My Feet So Tired At The End Of The Day? Read More »
