Amazing Facts for Patients of Podiatrists: A Podiatry Blog

Do your feet need medical attention? Look here for tip and ideas on how to maximise your care and minimise your pain.

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Amazing Facts for Patients of Podiatrists: A Podiatry Blog

Having feet that need medical attention is not that fun, but fortunately, there are ways that you can maximise your care and minimise your pain. Welcome to my blog. My name is Katrina, and I have been seeing a podiatrist for issues related to my diabetes for years. Now, I want to take my experiences and my research and help others. This blog, I thought, would be the perfect place to start. If you want tips or ideas, look around, and if you like what you find, please share my posts with others, especially your friends who have feet issues.

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Understanding Orthotic Therapy: A Path to Improved Mobility

25 January 2024
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Orthotic therapy has emerged as an effective solution for various physical discomforts and mobility issues. But when should one consider delving into this therapeutic approach? Let's find out. What Is Orthotic Therapy? Orthotic therapy, a specialized treatment approach, focuses on the use of orthoses to address deformities and abnormalities in the body's structure and function. These custom-made devices, such as shoe inserts, braces or splints, are meticulously designed to provide corrective support or accommodate specific conditions. Read More …

Recovering From Plantar Fasciitis

18 January 2023
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Plantar fasciitis is a painful heel condition that involves the inflammation and deterioration of the plantar fascia tissue in your foot. It can make walking painful and get worse as the day goes on, and it's a condition that no one wants to live with. Treatment for plantar fasciitis is mostly non-invasive, although injections and possibly surgery are options for more severe cases that do not respond to initial treatments. Regardless of the treatments you need, you can recover and return to normal activities, but you must be careful. Read More …

Dealing With Foot Problems? How AN NDIS Podiatry Provider Can Help

22 June 2022
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If you have a foot-related disability, it's time to contact an NDIS podiatry provider. You might be eligible for services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, or NDIS. Through the NDIS, you can receive services that allow you to maintain an active lifestyle. Many people don't realise they can receive services for their foot-related disabilities. If you're in that group, read the list provided below. Here are five of the services you can receive through an NDIS podiatry provider. Read More …

Why You Should Invest in Custom-Made Orthotics

29 November 2021
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If your feet suffer from Plantar fasciitis, low arches, or neuromas, the rest of your body also suffers. Although over-the-counter insoles can offer you instant pain relief, they may not address your exact problem. Custom orthotics are made according to the shape of your feet, which helps you relieve pain quickly for longer. Here are three reasons why you need custom-made orthotics. 1. Reduce Foot Pain Exerting constant pressure on tissues or joints often leads to pain. Read More …

4 Exceptional Foot Care Guidelines for Seniors

23 October 2019
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One of the best ways seniors can stay independent and mobile for longer and avoid issues like foot pain is to take great care of their feet. Like other body parts, age usually affects the feet by making them wider. The natural padding in the feet gets worn out, leaving the joints and bones exposed to rapid wear and tear whenever one stands or walks. Even a small blister can lead to imbalance and immobility and that's the reason why ageing feet require constant care. Read More …