Struggling to find a Podiatrist in Beaumaris?
Well that's okay, whilst our Podiatry Clinic is not in Beaumaris, we're in Hampton East - we'd be happy to take a look at your feet.
Podiatrist Beaumaris can be hard to find.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Chiropodist Melbourne
Are you trying to find a Chiropodist (or Podiatrist) near you in Melbourne?
You might be wonder what the difference is between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist. Prior to 1977 Australian Podiatrist were know as Chiropodists. The official name was changed to Podiatrist to echo the elevated education and development in the extent of the services provided by the Chiropodist profession.
Some people still call Podiatrists, a Chiropodist. So when they are trying to find a Chiropodist in Melbourne, they can sometimes struggle. Be assured that a Podiatrist can complete the same foot related services a Chiropodist could and with the additional training even more.
If you are in Melbourne and would like to visit a Chiropodist (Podiatrist) the Pivotal Podiatry Clinic on the corner of Nepean Highway and South Road can help you.
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You might be wonder what the difference is between a Chiropodist and a Podiatrist. Prior to 1977 Australian Podiatrist were know as Chiropodists. The official name was changed to Podiatrist to echo the elevated education and development in the extent of the services provided by the Chiropodist profession.
Some people still call Podiatrists, a Chiropodist. So when they are trying to find a Chiropodist in Melbourne, they can sometimes struggle. Be assured that a Podiatrist can complete the same foot related services a Chiropodist could and with the additional training even more.
If you are in Melbourne and would like to visit a Chiropodist (Podiatrist) the Pivotal Podiatry Clinic on the corner of Nepean Highway and South Road can help you.
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Thursday, 19 September 2013
Podiatrist Highett
Need a Podiatrist in the Highett area?
Leah Waters is a Highett Podiatrist on the corner of south rd and nepean hwy
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Leah Waters is a Highett Podiatrist on the corner of south rd and nepean hwy
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Podiatrist in Moorabbin
Looking for a Podiatrist in Moorabbin?
Visit Leah Waters at the Pivotal Podiatry Clinic to have your feet treated.
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Visit Leah Waters at the Pivotal Podiatry Clinic to have your feet treated.
P: (03) 9939 3339
Call (03) 9939 3339 to make an appointment
P: (03) 9939 3339
P: (03) 9939 3339
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Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Creative Video Explaining Podiatry Orthotics Melbourne
I thought I'd share with you this creative video that the Pivotal Podiatry Clinic made about Orthotics.
It goes through the basics about:
- What Orthotics Are
- The Different Types of People That Use Orthotics
- The Different Foot Problems That Podiatrists Can Treat With Orthotics
- The Process a Podiatrist Goes Through to Prescribe Orthotics
- Different Types of Orthotics Available
Sunday, 5 May 2013
So what are Bunions exactly?
Bunions are a foot disfigurement portrayed by deviance of
the bones nearby the big toe joint of the foot. What results is a large lump on
the inside of your foot and can cause your big toe to lean towards the smaller
toes. Bunions are a common problem for women, often attributed to wearing
tighter footwear such as heels. This piece of writing will cover what are bunions,
what are bunions caused by, and what Bunion treatments are available.
What are Bunions? **See the large deformity on the big-toe joint |
There are many different causes of Bunions and each patients
cause will be different. Commonplace causes for bunions include toe shock,
genetic disposition, bad bio-mechanics in your feet or bad choices of footwear
like high heels. The theory is that continual pressure on the big toe joint causes
slight movement on the big toe joint and bones. This causes surrounding tissues
to thicken and changes the action of the muscles. This can lead to a small
degree of arthritis which builds up over a period of time.
People with Bunions visit Podiatrists usually after noticing
the change in appearance of their toe joint and with the irritation. Pain and
general soreness of the joint alerts people to visit a Podiatrist in order to
get Bunion treatment. Bunions can be aggravated during exercise as it is hard
to fit your feet into shoes when the Bunion are growing larger.
Bunions are diagnosed by a Podiatrist by assessing clinical
history and conducting a thorough inspection. Most Podiatrists will call for
the foot to be X-Ray'ed in order to establish the degree of damage that has been
caused to the joint. This will allow your Podiatrist to asses the best possible
treatment plan for your bunions.
Sometime the best form of treatment is wearing suitable
shoes. This is an important step and can significantly reduce stress on a minor
deformity and help the bunion from getting worse. Shoes should have ample
cushion and arch support. As well as the forefoot needs to be able to easily
fit within the shoe width. You can reduce irritation further by wearing shoes
made out of soft materials like leather, fabric or suede.
Your Podiatrist plays an important role in bunion treatments
of patients. They are able to discuss with patients a number of options to
patients to help reduce pains and counter the deformation of your feet. They
can also treat bunions where the skin has changed in the surrounding areas.
Other Bunions Links
www.medicinenet.com/bunions/article.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunion
Other Bunions Links
www.medicinenet.com/bunions/article.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunion
Bunions in some cases are treated with Orthotics. Bunion
Orthotics can be made custom for the individual patent, in order to help reduce
stress and pressure and aim to improve bio-mechanical function. Bunion Orthotics
can be used with bunion splints or additional cushioning in order to reduce
pressure.
Bunions can also be treated by Surgery. This comprises
surgically modifying the bunion to reduce the appearance of deformity. There
are many different surgical methods, but depending on the damage to the joint,
will greatly affect the results of the surgery. Surgery is performed by a
Podiatric Surgeon and even if successful, around 30% of patients still say they
have difficulties with bunions.
We have talked a lot about what are Bunions. They are a very
common problem and can be helped dramatically by a simple change of footwear
habit. The bunion pains and general discomfort that people experience can be
quite annoying. Podiatrists are able to provide advice with Bunion treatment
and many patients get relief from custom orthotics for Bunions. Prevention is
the best treatment for bunions as unfortunately they can reoccur.
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