In this section of our website, you can read articles written by Melbourne Podiatry experts in the field, covering a wide range of topics related to podiatry.
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Marathon training shoe rotation
Whether training for your first or 10th marathon, your choice of footwear for both training and race day is imperative not only for performance, but to reach the start line in the best possible condition ready to perform your best.
Need Ingrown Nail Surgery? Here’s What You Should Know
Ingrown toenails are very common and are nothing to be ashamed of. For most cases, ingrown toenails can heal...
Why You Should Wear Properly Fitted Shoes: Podiatry Melbourne
Wearing properly fitted shoes is absolutely crucial in maintaining your foot health. However, it can be...
A Guide To The Treatments Of Cold Feet During Cold Weather
Our feet can be some of the first areas to be affected by the cold weather. How you look after your feet...
10 Common Causes of Running Related Injury | Podiatry Melbourne
Around 3 million Australians participate in running, making it one of the most popular modes of physical...
The Key to Faster Running, Improved Economy and Reduced Injury Risk!
Strength training could be the key to faster running! Strength training has been found to improve running...
FUNGAL NAIL TESTING – Instant Testing and Results.
Do I really have a fungal nail infection? Fungal nail infections (Onychomycosis) are common. It is...
I’m a runner so why is my Podiatrist asking me to go to the gym?
Kyle Dalmau (B.Pod, MAPodA) Runners will often seek an opinion from their Podiatrist in relation to their...
ISO RUNNER
Running during and post isolation – The Iso Runner Life during the Covid-19 pandemic has been...
The Science of Running: Heavy resistance training to improve running performance
Kyle Dalmau (B.Pod, MAPodA) Running is fun. Well it should be! As widely reported in the media, Eliud...
Blisters: what causes them and how can I stop them
Blisters can be debilitating on many different fronts. They can disrupt your sightseeing while on holidays...
Shockwave Therapy at Melbourne Foot Clinic
Matthew Dilnot The Melbourne Foot Clinic offers shockwave therapy as an additional treatment option for...
Reducing Our Risk of Falling as we Age
Samantha Saill As we get older, something that we need to start considering is our increased risk of falling...
Cadence and Achieving Running Success
Rohan Coull What is cadence? Cadence can be defined as a beat or a rate of measurement, and with running, it...
Today, I Ran
Dale J. Coffey Before I say anything at all, I need to first make one thing clear; I do not run. I’ve...
Lower Limb Tendinopathy – What You Don’t Know
Lower Limb Tendinopathy is a common problem across a broad age range and a major cause of frustration and...
Performance And Comfort – Golf Shoe Review
As the evolution to more lightweight athletic style golf shoes continue, more brands are entering the...
Diabetes and your feet
Did you know that Diabetes can affect your feet? If you have been diagnosed with diabetes it is important to...
Winter is coming!
The snow season is upon us. Snowboarding and skiing place significant demands on the lower limbs so...
The truth behind corns and callouses
Hyperkeratosis (hardened skin/callous and corns) are a condition that many individuals suffer from over...
Toe Walking in Children
Toe walking, or walking up on the balls of the foot is common in young children; it is estimated that 5-10%...
What is a Podiatrist?
A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician, is essentially a doctor for your feet. They are trained...
Arthritis and Your Feet
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that can affect any joint in the body. There are many forms of...
Sever’s Disease
Heel pain in kids is one of the more common pathologies seen in the clinic. There are many different causes...
Do I need orthotics?
The foot is home to numerous bones, muscles and ligaments which are designed to perform a variety of complex...
Tips for Toenail Cutting
Correct methods for toenail cutting are important for providing not only comfort for the individual, but...
School Shoes – The Perfect Fit
School Shoes are an important fit to get right as kids can take up to 16,000 steps day. Things to look for...
Heel Pain
Heel pain in adults is one of the most commonly presenting complaints to our podiatrists, with the most...
Diabetes Management
Diabetes is an increasingly common issue in our society with more than 100,000 Australians having developed...
Keryflex Nail Restoration System
Podiatrists commonly see a wide variety of nail disorders. They can range from short term nail damage caused...
Pre Pointe Assessment
Getting your first pair of pointe shoes is a very exciting time in a young dancer’s career. Pointe work...
Chilblains
Chilblains are a painful inflammation that often occurs in the toes due to sudden changes in temperature...
Foot Facts
¾ of people experience serious foot problems in their lifetime. The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107...