The foot and leg is a common location to develop arthritis, the most common form of which is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative process affecting the cartilage of joints, and is most commonly observed in the hip, knee and great toe of the lower extremity. Although all joints can be prone to this disease, those […]
Stress fractures of the foot and lower extremity are not uncommon. Mostly they occur in sports people, athletes and people with high demand occupations which require long periods of weight bearing. A stress fracture is a ‘crack’ in the bone – usually the outside layer (the cortex). In the foot, they can occur in metatarsals, […]
In 2012, The Podiatry Practice made the move to develop a separate service for sufferers of ingrown toenails. It had become increasingly obvious that over the past 5-10 years, we had observed a trend towards more and more patients arriving at our practice with chronic and debilitating ingrown toenails which had been left untreated or […]
Soft vs hard orthotics? What do I need? Often when we see patients who have been to other practitioners for orthotics in the past, we are compelled to answer questions about the relative merits of different types of orthotics, and the materials they are made from. The first, and most important aspect to remember, is […]
At this time of year, many sporting clubs are doing their sign-on for winter sports like football and soccer. As the heat of summer starts to abate, runners start to wind up their training for events such as the Gold Coast Marathon later in the year. After many years of taking care of athletes, […]
Its that time of year again, and we have been seeing a large number of children in the weeks leading up to the start of the school year. Mums and dads have been consistently searching for advice on what are the best school shoes for their kids. Firstly, there is no need to spend a […]
Sesamoiditis is painful inflammation affecting the sesamoid bones, which are located in the forefoot. It is a common condition that typically affects physically active young people. Sesamoiditis causes pain in the ball of the foot, especially on the inner (medial) side. The pain may be constant, or it may occur with or be aggravated by, […]
The Podiatry Practice now has a big new range of footwear at our Woolloongabba clinic. New styles from Dr Comfort to suit people with diabetes, arthritis and other, as well as great Orthaheel thongs and sandals for summer.
At The Podiatry Practice, our promise is to strive for excellence in providing the most comprehensive, patient-centered care for you and your family. We will stay up to date with the latest techniques in clinical podiatry, and deliver our services in a professional and caring manner. Call us now on (07) 3391 3900 to see us in Woolloongabba, near the Brisbane CBD.
