If you have diabetes it can often be hard to accept that this condition is doing damage to your body. Most of the the time, particularly for those with Type 2 diabetes, you don’t feel any real symptoms. You don’t feel sick or unwell, and most of the time it feels like you don’t […]
At The Podiatry Practice in Brisbane, we often have parents bring their kids in concerned about them walking on their toes. Maybe their sister said it was ‘abnormal’ at a family gathering, or they’ve been watching for some time and noticed it’s not going away. The number 1 question – is this normal? Until the […]
With all the preparation that goes into improving fitness, nutrition and getting the right gear before a big run, it’s a wonder that our feet are so often overlooked. If ignored or not prepared for adequately a small problem on a run or hike can turn into a huge issue. If your feet aren’t in […]
We are pleased to announce that The Podiatry Practice is now part of the HCF More for Feet Program! HCF members can now enjoy the benefit of an annual assessment or review of their foot condition* under this program, with NO out of pocket costs! The fees and approved rebates that apply for other subsequent […]
When many of us think of problems associated with our gait we think about foot structure, joint quality and soft tissue function – factors largely beyond our conscious control. But could certain walking styles contribute to foot, knee, hip or back pain? The answer is yes! Read on to discover 5 common walking mistakes which […]
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition which affects the nerves in the extremities, and can lead to pain or loss of sensation. Anyone with peripheral neuropathy knows that their symptoms can present as more than just numbness in certain parts of the foot. Oftentimes, peripheral neuropathy sufferers will experience pins and needles, burning, sharp shooting pains […]
The Podiatry Practice & The Ingrown Toenail Centre are proud to announce that we are now live to allow online booking of appointments through our website and Facebook pages. We have invested in new cloud based appointment and practice management software to make arranging an appointment even easier. New and existing patients can now click […]
Finally, an end to this year’s long hot summer has come, with Queenslanders all round breathing a sigh of relief. As we get ready to snuggle into the cooler months of winter, there are a few things to keep in mind in caring for our feet. At The Podiatry Practice in Brisbane we tend to […]
In February 2017, The Podiatry Practice celebrates its 20th year of providing podiatry services to the people of Brisbane and South East Queensland. We started from humble origins with just a single room in a small section of the Taylor Medical Centre in 1997, and worked closely with what was known as the Brisbane […]
YES! Our podiatrists do treat acute foot and ankle injuries. I think we can all agree that there is nothing cute about acute injuries. They’re painful, sometimes unsightly and ALWAYS occur at a super inconvenient time! But don’t worry – the podiatrists here at The Podiatry Practice are here to help you through your initial […]
